But the cyst grew to be so large that if she had waited even two more days it would have ruptured leaving.well basicly a large whole in her throat which obviously would have killed her. If the bump behind ear is however problematic, causing you pain or discomfort, or associated with other symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor. She didn't tell her mother because she knew she would have to go to the doctors luckily her mother found it when she was sleeping and took her to the doctor. My niece had a Sebaceous Cyst on the right side of her neck when she was thirteen.
Sebaceous Cysts can rupture and depending on the size and location of the cyst it can do serious damage. Answer (1 of 2): It could be a lymphoma (a fatty deposit ) or a sist (pussy deposit) either way you should see a doctor preferably a Dermatologist to remove it as soon as possible. DO NOT wait it out and see if it goes down. However if it is a Sebaceous Cyst like I sespect it is you still need to see a doctor. Bumps behind ear might be caused by any of the already discussed causes. Causes and Treatments of Lump behind Ear 1. Behind ear, hard, painful, large & swollen. A doctor will detect any serious condition to provide an early treatment. If you notice a lump behind your ear for over 4 weeks, seek medical help. If it is a cancer of course you need to see a doctor and discuss treatment options. &0183 &32 They can be small, large painless or painful lumps found behind the ear.numerous other causes exist which are regional (TB etc.) Or rare.
Painful lump behind ear skin#
A painful mass behind the ear can be a skin cyst, lymph node (either inflamed or malignant), various skin tumors, an infected mastoid bone or cholesteatoma of the mastoid. You most definitely should see a doctor immediately! However the chances of it being skin cancer aren't as good as the chances are that it is a Sebaceous Cyst. You imply a single condition, this is not the case.It's best to let your doctor decide what it is. Some people get little hard cysts (not cancerous) and they will either go down on their own or you can leave them or have them removed. The likelihood of it being skin cancer is low.A small hard lump felt at the lower end of the sternum (breastbone). What Could A Painful Bump Behind The Right Ear Be? The bony lump felt behind each lower ear.