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Need Treatment For Lump On The Ear

I have had a lump behind my ear for over 4 months. dizziness, no pain at the location. The doc told me it was a lymph node and not a cyst. I wanted to see if it would go away. He checked my ears and said all is well. A dermatologist told me today my skin is ok...to get it biopsy of it. I have a bleeding disorder so hoped it would go away on its own. Now after her recommendation I am a little nervous. I have had several benigh growns removed off my cords over the years and had a stone in my gland in front of the year pass twice in a year. It is the gland that is on the same side.
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Hi, you should mention your age/sex also. However, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of neck lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1.     lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people!
2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!

3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like branchial cyst or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also!

I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Need Treatment For Lump On The Ear

Hi, you should mention your age/sex also. However, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of neck lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like branchial cyst or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also! I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.