Bump by ear - Lymphomas Message Board

DebM412 · 09-29-2006, 12:34 PM

Hello,

How big is "big" to have a lymph node biopsied? I ask this because I have been having trouble with my ear and jaw on the left side (TMJ is suspected). I noticed a bump directly in front of my earlobe on the same side that the TMJ is suspected. I did have my ENT examine it and he said in was < 1 cm so he was not overly concerned but did say to keep an eye on it. This was 3 weeks ago today. The bump is still there and I know I should not be toughing it all of the time-but it is hard not to. The bump though is not any bigger. What are any thoughts from this board? (I am a little nervous)

Thanks!!

Debbie

ash0479 · 09-29-2006, 06:43 PM

Is it above the skin or below the skin...I am asking if it is like a mosquito bite or underneath your skin like most other lymph nodes...

DebM412 · 09-29-2006, 07:09 PM

It is under the skin. If you ran your finger over the area you could only feel it by pushing down.

inda · 09-30-2006, 04:54 PM

{{{ Deb }}}}

get another oppinion!!!! I had a small knot infront of my ear above the jaw and 2 dr's ( PCP and Rheumatologist ) both tell me not to worry about it.. fortunately my dentist didnt feel that way.. had a FNA ( fine needle aspiration) which came back begnin and then the removed the knot and I had Difuse Large B Cell Non Hodgkins Lymphoma!! Luckily it was stage 1 and I did 4 rounds of Chemo and 20 days of Radiation... so please check it out !!!!

DebM412 · 09-30-2006, 07:51 PM

Indysasha,

Did you have any symptoms that would make you think you may have lymphoma? Also, how long did you have the knot?

Thanks,

Deb