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2 days ago I suddenly got a hard, very painful lump behind my right ear, about the size of a marble. It is extremely painful and accompanied by weakness. I was unsuccessful in finding what it might be. It can't be a tumor because it grew literally overnight. What can it be? Should I go to the emergency room?
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One of the most likely explanations for this is a simple one (an infected sebaceus cyst) but you need to have a doctor examine you to be sure that this is the right explanation. We recommend you make an appointment to see your doctor or come to our clinic to be seen. Disclaimer: These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
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