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Lump in ear

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george35290
george35290

Hi all I was just rubbing around my ear and I can feel a small lump in the hanging skin on my ear I doesn't hurt and moves around when i touch it any ideas ?

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  • abella
    abella george35290

    Posted

    Hi

    I think it is cartilage and if it moves it is nothing to worry about.

  • abella
    abella george35290

    Posted

    Hi

    I think it is cartilage and if it moves it is nothing to worry about.

  • Aspinan
    Aspinan george35290

    Posted

    Cartilage or small cyst or fatty tissue. If it's not gone in 2 weeks then get it checked but the body will break it down and absorb it within 2 weeks. 

     

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