I have had a big knot behind my ear for almost a year now. It is in the mastoid process/ bone area. It worries me because it is hard like a bone, but swollen like a cyst. It worries me because I have never had any ear issues, but this occasionally throbs. I have also now noticed a big cyst located in the back of my neck that is also seemingly permanent. I thought it was simply a muscular knot like those caused after exercising and can easily be massaged out, but it seems to also be a permanent thing. this one, however, is not solid, more like a marble in my neck. Any idea what may be wrong with me?
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.  As per your information, it's located at mastoid process, there is a possibility of a condition called as mastitis (infection in the mastoid bone behind the ear). For my patients I suggest putting 1 to 2 Chat Doctor.  Have you ever experienced fever, headache, irritability or hearing loss? Also, there could be a possibility of a cyst formation caused by blocked sebaceous glands also called sebaceous cysts. Heating pads and warm compresses can help 