Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Otolaryngology (E.N.T)
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Hello doctor,
I found this boney lump behind my ear back last year and went to an urgent care. It was said a lymph node, and it did not go away to come back. It was a busy year, and I forgot about it. Last week I just found the lump again and started to get nervous as it is still there. There is no change in size, and it is not painful. I went to a general practitioner last week to get it checked, and they told me it was possibly a cyst and did not feel like cancer. I have terrible health anxiety and am not feeling reassured as I do not understand why it is only on one side, why it is so hard and why it will not go away.
Hello,
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Thanks for providing a detailed description of the problem in concern. There is absolutely nothing that you need to be worried about. The reason for a swelling in the post aural region above the mastoid without any ear problems is an enlarged lymph node. The most common cause of asymptomatic lymph nodes in the post aural region is inflammation over the scalp. It could be fungal seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff as well, which is causing the issue. It would be best if you use shampoo containing ketoconazole to reduce inflammation. I hope I have answered your query. If there is anything more you want to know or enquire about, please do let us know.
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