What could cause the lump behind the right ear?
Patient: I am 33years old and female. I have a lump behind my right ear that I discovered yesterday. It is flesh colored and feels hard and bony. It is the size of a dime right on my mastoid bone. I have not been feeling I'll. Am wondering if my glasses could be rubbing on the bone causing inflammation or if it is more serious. Doctor: Hi! welcome to HCM!Well, if I were your family physician for this complaint of a flesh colored and feels hard and bony lump behind the right ear, I would just think of some benign conditions and convince you not to worry at all!However, possibilities are : 1. neurofibroma/dermatofibroma2. enlarged lymph node due to chronic infection in the scalp, dandruff, ear, nose, sinus infections etc3. benign osteomaOnly a microscopic examination and clinical assessment can confirm what is it therefore please don't worry and see your doctor for relief or revert back to us if necessary!wishing you good health!w