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I have a lump behind my ear (upper side) that has been there for a while, dermatologist said it might be a fat cyst or a lymphnode. should i be concerned? who would be a doctor to check that?

Aug 21, 2013

Otolaryngology (ENT) Lump Lump And Bulge Dermatology

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Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)

You shouldn't be concerned, whether it's a fat cyst or lymphnode you have nothing to worry, though you should get them checked out. The appropriate doctor would be ENT.

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