I've come to check online that it was a lymph node, only because I did have a cancerous lymph node called Lymphoma. Its been about 15 years since they removed the glands from underneath my neck, and I have a swollen one as you have all described, in front of the ear connecting to the jaw.
I'm sure I'll be reassured at the doctors this is just a occurrence of a swollen node but never not have it checked in. Just in case.
I have a lump on my head near the front of my ear and its painful. It gives me massive headaches and no one can seem to figure out what it is. I will be going to the docters soon as it hasnt died down despite the fact that i left it alone.
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I also noticed a small pea sized lump right in front of my ear and where my jaw bones connect. I have been concerned that it could b e a tumor caused by cell phone use as this is the ear I hold my phone too often for work. After reading the other posts above on this ear lump issue, I am hoping just a swollen lymph node which would make sense because I am suffering from a very painful incest or spider bite right above my temple on the same side of my face as the lump in front of my ear. I actually think its a black widow bite (they are everywhere this time of year where I live!). I, therefore, could expect a swollen lymph gland reaction? Wasn't sure which bump one to be more concerned about since either could potentially be life threatening. Really grateful to have found this forum. To be safe, if this nodule in front of my ear gets worse or goes away and returns, I will be getting some diagnostic imaging to make sure it is not cancer. You know your body. Follow your gut and play it safe.