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What Causes Bump On Left Ear Increasing In Size?

Hello, I noticed there is a bump on my left ear , like right in front of my ear near my cheek bone area..I ve noticed it about 2 weeks now, and it has gotten bigger.. It doesn t hurt when I press on it, but I noticed it gotten bigger,.please tell me, what could this be.
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain a lump over the ear can be due to a few causes like it can be an inflamed lymph node due to recent history of infections, it can be a Lipoma due to overgrowth of fatty tissue, can be a Sebaceous cyst or an Epidermoid cyst.
If it is infront of the ear it can be a tumour related to the Parotid gland which is a major salivary gland or can also be a swollen parotid gland secondary to infection or clogged duct..
You should consult an Otolaryngologist or a general surgeon and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation, a thorough medical history and an FNAC can help in confirming the diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora
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What Causes Bump On Left Ear Increasing In Size?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain a lump over the ear can be due to a few causes like it can be an inflamed lymph node due to recent history of infections, it can be a Lipoma due to overgrowth of fatty tissue, can be a Sebaceous cyst or an Epidermoid cyst. If it is infront of the ear it can be a tumour related to the Parotid gland which is a major salivary gland or can also be a swollen parotid gland secondary to infection or clogged duct.. You should consult an Otolaryngologist or a general surgeon and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation, a thorough medical history and an FNAC can help in confirming the diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora