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small hard lump behind DS ear, should I be worried?

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Gemzooks · 02/03/2009 20:01

has anyone else had a child with this? He has a small lump, like half a pea sized, behind his ear, it's hard and bony to the touch. He hasn't complained of any pain, it's just something I noticed and thought, ooh, that shouldn't be there. It is not a wart, it is hard. Just wondered if anyone knew what it could be. It is not getting any bigger, and I think he's always had it..

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scrooged · 02/03/2009 20:04

It's a gland.

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scrooged · 02/03/2009 20:05

sorry, check with your GP if you are concerned. It sounds like a gland, do take him if it gets any bigger though.

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Hangingbellyofbabylon · 02/03/2009 20:05

Alien implant?

Actually there is proper name for them, my sis has one, can't remember right now but it's harmless.

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Hangingbellyofbabylon · 02/03/2009 20:09

swollen lymph node I believe but check with doc if it's worrying you, they're normally good with children.

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Gemzooks · 04/03/2009 09:14

thanks! it is not getting any bigger, doesn't seem to hurt him so think I will leave it for now!