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What Causes A Lump In Front Of The Ear?
I've had a small hard lump in front of my ear for 6 months. It doesn't hurt and feels like a marble under the skin. A month ago i woke up and my hearing in that ear. Had gone. Saw gp who said it wasn't an infection and i was fine. However the lump has gotten bigger and more pronounced . What do you suggest to do?
Wed, 28 May 2014
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
The lump you described is due to a pre-auricular lymph node as the most common cause, another reason can be a mass of the Parotid salivary gland.
Well such lumps are not usually related t the loos of hearing, this is coincidental that these have occurred simultaneously.
Get an opinion of an ENT Surgeon who will investigate both the problems well.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
The lump you described is due to a pre-auricular lymph node as the most common cause, another reason can be a mass of the Parotid salivary gland.
Well such lumps are not usually related t the loos of hearing, this is coincidental that these have occurred simultaneously.
Get an opinion of an ENT Surgeon who will investigate both the problems well.
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