Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MDMedically reviewed by William Truswell, MD A lump behind the ear can have many possible causes. The most common are swollen lymph nodes, infections, and ...

A cartilage piercing creates an open wound. As it heals, it may look swollen, lumpy, or like a bump. Over time, cartilage piercings may develop other bumps due to infections or scarring. In the ...

These lumps are lymph nodes or glands that are located all over the body, including behind the ears, and contain immune cells that help fight infection. Crowds in St. Peter's Square cheered as ...

A previously healthy and fully immunized 5-year-old male was seen in an urgent care clinic for an evaluation of a fever of 102.4°F and painful swelling behind his right ear. His symptoms began 2 ...

The popliteal lymph nodes are behind the knee. Conditions such as infections and autoimmune conditions can cause swelling, but it is rarely due to cancer. Learn more.

In her latest video, Dr. Pimple Popper extracts a lump from behind a man's ear. She notes that she needs to send the lump in for testing, since the patient has spent a lot of time in the sun. In ...

These lumps are lymph nodes or glands that are located all over the body, including behind the ears, and contain immune cells that help fight infection.