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What Is The Lump On The Mastoid Bone Behind The Ear?
i just found a small lump on the mastoid bone behind my right ear. it seems to be connected to the bone and it doesn't move. i would say its about the size of an eraser on a regular pencil. it only hurts if i put pressure on it. im an 18 year old female. im concerned as to what it could be. what do you think?
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
The lump of the size of the rubber eraser on the pencil, which does not move and tender only on deep palpation, and is situated on the mastoid bone is a lymph node unless proved otherwise.
You can get an FNAC.
See for the dandruff or any scalp problem, get it treated first, the node will automatically regress.
These lymph nodes are very resistance to get regressed fully.
If you are too much bothered you can certainly get this removed and send it for histo-pathology examination.
Thanks for your query.
The lump of the size of the rubber eraser on the pencil, which does not move and tender only on deep palpation, and is situated on the mastoid bone is a lymph node unless proved otherwise.
You can get an FNAC.
See for the dandruff or any scalp problem, get it treated first, the node will automatically regress.
These lymph nodes are very resistance to get regressed fully.
If you are too much bothered you can certainly get this removed and send it for histo-pathology examination.
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