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I have this ear lump behind my ear it doesn't pain .my mother says I have had it since child birth but recently it has kind of started bothering me because it is visible to people. Can you tell me what it is and is there any treatment when touched it feels like soft lump it's not bone .i am attaching pictures.
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The lymph nodes behind the ear are called the posterior auricular lymph nodes. A lymph node can swell if exposed to foreign material. Skin or ear infections are common reasons for the node to swell. In most cases, lumps or nodules behind the ears are harmless. They may signal a need for medication. Let?s have a detailed discussion over it then we?ll be proceeding for the most effective treatment.
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