update from original post. saw ent had biopsy done and ct scan. biopsy was negative for cancer. swelling by ear is gone and one in neck is somewhat smaller. the ent wants me to have the lymph node (neck) removed and biopsied. i'm not in good health have intractable facial nerve pain from dental procedure (going thru nerve blocks for that) among other conditions. i want to wait on removing the lymph node as none of the tests showed a definitive problem. need some advice. probably will ask for a second opinion.
besides tender swollen lymph node in neck also have lump in front of ear. presently on clyndamycin. possible causes? . swollen lymph node in neck and lump in front of ear appeared suddenly. was ordered clindamycin (on day 3) and no change in swelling at either site. initially had low grade fever. possible cause?