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Q: Swollen lymphnode near ear

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 1st, 2007

i went to the er for a knot in front of my right ear they told me it was a lympnoid thing is it i getting bigger makeing its way up to my hair i went to the er two days ago what should i do?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 6th, 2007

Infectious Diseases Answer A2283

According to the description of the “knot in front of your right ear”, you could be experiencing a skin or sub-skin tumor. The real nature of the lump (swollen lymph node, tumor …) can be identified only via a fine needle punition or biopsy. You can consult an ENT-specialist or a plastic surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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