Hard lump behind ear

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I noticed a hard lump behind right ear today. I have no symptoms. Is it something serious? .

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Dr. Aman Qureshi

General Physician 3 yrs exp Nagpur

It's probably mastoiditis. Any history of Fever, pain at swelling? Ear discharge/pain? Need more detail history for proper evaluation and management

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Dr. Vijay Mohan Gummala General Physician 18 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vijay Mohan Gummala

General Physician 18 yrs exp Bangalore

Could be a sebaceous cyst. Any discharge from it Wait and watch