I have a small lump on the left hand side of my neck it s about 2-3 inches below my ear it s probably the size of a small pinto bean. I have a smaller one right beside it s about the size of a bb. They have been there for over 2 years since I noticed them maybe longer I have no symptoms and you can kind of roll them around with your fingers. There is no pain at all with them I have not had any illnesses or colds in the last 2 years. I showed my family doctor them and he told to watch them and see if they get any bigger. Should I be worried with them or should I just leave them along thanks in advance.
HiT hanks for askingBased on your query and history, my opinion is1. Lumps in the neck behind and below the ear are usually due to enlarged lymph nodes secondary to infections in the oral cavity/ ear/ scalp. These lumps usually settle with the treatment of underlying infection.2. In your case it is quite small, not increasing in size, painless, so not of much concern as it is an enlarged lymph node for nonspecific causes. 3. However, if it increases in size or number of gets painful and fixed to the surrounding structures get a Fine needle aspiration done to rule out any malignancy. Hope this helpsRegards