Anonymous

3 years

Lumps behind ear more than 3 month

I am a 26 years old single woman, i found that there is a lump appear behind my left ear which is about 1.5 cm size. The lump appear suddenly since november 2019 which is already 7 months. During the time the lumps appear, i am having infection on hair scalp, and my infection on hair scalp are getting better since i apply mupirocin Oinment on it (without seeing any doctor). The problem is the lump behind my ear is unmoveable, hard, not painful, but it does not become bigger. Today, suddenly i can feel a lumps on my face which located in front my right ear, which is size 0.5 cm. Its it possible development become cancer? If i need dr consult or any health check up , which department i should go? or which scan i should have?

Hi and thank you for your inquiry. This is a general answer to the question asked. Please click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to talk to us privately.

Based on your description, lump behind ear can be caused by several factors such as:

  • Swollen lymph nodes - due to infection, or lymphoma
  • Cyst - sebaceous cyst (due to sweat gland blocked)
  • Blocked salivary glands - due to stones or infection
  • An abscess - an accumulation of white cells fighting infection

If condition still persist, please refer to the doctor immediately or talk to us privately through this link (DoctorOnCall) as more information and examination are needed before we can draw a conclusion. Thank you.

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