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Is A Lump On My Neck Just Behind My Left Ear A Concern?
Question: I discovered a lump on my neck just behind my left ear lobe and I'm concerned
Brief Answer:
Please give additional information and post clear photographs if possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
What is the size of a lump?
Any pain and/or tenderness?
Is the lump movable or fixed/difficult to move?
Any scalp infection or dandruff?
Any ear related problems, infection?
Any medical problems?
Please post clear and focused photos.
Awaiting.
Please give additional information and post clear photographs if possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
What is the size of a lump?
Any pain and/or tenderness?
Is the lump movable or fixed/difficult to move?
Any scalp infection or dandruff?
Any ear related problems, infection?
Any medical problems?
Please post clear and focused photos.
Awaiting.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
the lump is small, maybe the size of a quarter. visually the skin is normal. it is fixed. Tender if pushed on hard. Seems to have improved in the last few days. noticed it when I was treating a pimple behind the middle section of my ear behind the lobe. had dental work a month ago. lower left drilling, filling and new crown left me with unusual jaw pain. Three injections of numbing, I think they injured a muscle. This could be related. the jaw is now feeling better but it left me with a jaw click. the lump seems to line up just to the left of my lower left jaw line at the top on my neck
Brief Answer:
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
With the history you have provided, the lump looks to be a lymph node.
You can wait and watch.
Or can consult your Doctor for clinical evaluation, an actual examination and treatment if your Doctor feels so.
Ultrasonography and FNAC may be required as in selected cases.
Does not look to be serious as per the history you have provided.
Surely needs a review by a Dentist too as there is jaw click to correct anything of importance.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
With the history you have provided, the lump looks to be a lymph node.
You can wait and watch.
Or can consult your Doctor for clinical evaluation, an actual examination and treatment if your Doctor feels so.
Ultrasonography and FNAC may be required as in selected cases.
Does not look to be serious as per the history you have provided.
Surely needs a review by a Dentist too as there is jaw click to correct anything of importance.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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