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Lump in side of neck not a node

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mumsnoangel · 02/07/2022 19:51

So I’ve had a lump behind the hollow behind my earlobe for about 3 months. When I first showed a GP they couldn’t feel anything but it’s got bigger so I went back. It’s around the size of a baked bean now. The GP said she doesn’t know what it is but thinks it’s not a gland/ node. She wonders if it is attached to the muscle or a bulge in the muscle. It’s painless and not rock hard, but not mobile. Been referred for an ultrasound and blood test looking for inflammation. I’ve scared myself silly reading that side of neck masses are 75% malignant. I’m on holiday in the UK, and feeling awful. Struggling to be jolly for my family. Can’t enjoy myself and to cap it all I’ve now tested positive for covid so can’t even go out. My health anxiety is spoiling everything. Need a hand hold. Can’t find much online that seems to be what I’m presenting.

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mumsnoangel · 02/07/2022 22:27

Bump anyone?

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Donotgogentle · 02/07/2022 22:31

Sorry you’re worried. My DS has had pronounced swellings in his neck which turned out to be entirely benign.

It’s good it’s being checked out.

Mills88 · 13/10/2024 21:58

mumsnoangel · 02/07/2022 19:51

So I’ve had a lump behind the hollow behind my earlobe for about 3 months. When I first showed a GP they couldn’t feel anything but it’s got bigger so I went back. It’s around the size of a baked bean now. The GP said she doesn’t know what it is but thinks it’s not a gland/ node. She wonders if it is attached to the muscle or a bulge in the muscle. It’s painless and not rock hard, but not mobile. Been referred for an ultrasound and blood test looking for inflammation. I’ve scared myself silly reading that side of neck masses are 75% malignant. I’m on holiday in the UK, and feeling awful. Struggling to be jolly for my family. Can’t enjoy myself and to cap it all I’ve now tested positive for covid so can’t even go out. My health anxiety is spoiling everything. Need a hand hold. Can’t find much online that seems to be what I’m presenting.

Did you find out what this was? Hope it wasn't anything too serious!
I'm experiencing the same

birdling · 13/10/2024 22:19

I had an infected cyst which was like this. Lasted ages, but completely harmless with antibiotics.

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