Suggest treatment for swelling on temporal bone
Patient: My three year old son has swelling over the temporal bone just over the L ear. The swollen area is very hard and doesn t seem to cause him any pain. It was also very red this morning which became white again when I gave him some Benadryl. However, the swollen area did not decrease down. Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling on temporal bone. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like aneurysmal bone cyst , mastoiditis , folicullitis or inflammation of parotid gland . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will check tenderness and consistency along with ultrasound and take sample for lab test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory or may recommend surgical excision under local anesthesia . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and apply warm compresses . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari