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Can A Hard Lump On Tragus Be Symptoms Of Tumor?

Hard immovable lump right in front of ear (tragus) that is under my skin and can t be seen except it hurts to touch. It went away and came back much bigger. I ve read examples but have only heard it is a tumor. I need to know fast If this is the case and book an appointment with my doctor
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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it can be a cyst. requeres local examination. aspiration biopsy can bedone. since there is pain ontouch it has symptoms of inflamation. inthat case acourse of systemic antibiotic and antiinflamatory analgesic can be given after confirmation it can be removed by surgery.
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Can A Hard Lump On Tragus Be Symptoms Of Tumor?

it can be a cyst. requeres local examination. aspiration biopsy can bedone. since there is pain ontouch it has symptoms of inflamation. inthat case acourse of systemic antibiotic and antiinflamatory analgesic can be given after confirmation it can be removed by surgery.