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[|Human|] Ive had a small hard lump in front of my ear for 6 months. It doesnt hurt and feels like a marble under the skin. A month ago i woke up and my hearing in that ear. Had gone. Saw gp who said it wasnt an infection and i was fine. However the lump has gotten bigger and more pronounced . What do you suggest to do?
[|AI|]  Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. The lump you described is due to a pre-auricular lymph node as the most common cause, another reason can be a mass of the Parotid salivary gland. Well such lumps are not usually related t the loos of hearing, this is coincidental that these have occurred simultaneously. Get an opinion of an ENT Surgeon who will investigate both the problems well.