A swollen bag in front of the ear can be caused by congenital preauricular fistula infection, enlarged lymph nodes in front of the ear, sebaceous cysts, parotid gland occupancy and so on.
1. Congenital preauricular fistula infection: congenital preauricular fistula infection can lead to local skin congestion, swelling and elevation of the performance, the fistula mouth can appear pus secretion, the local abscess can be formed, can appear in front of the ear swollen bag.
2. Enlarged lymph nodes in front of the ear: when the lymph nodes in front of the ear are enlarged, the local swelling, congestion and pain, the enlarged lymph nodes look like a swollen bag in front of the ear.
3. Sebaceous cysts: Sebaceous gland ducts in the ear are blocked, and cysts may appear after local sebum accumulation and retention, which may be accompanied by redness, swelling, pus, fluctuating sensation, pain and other symptoms.
4. Parotid gland occupancy: Occupancy lesions originating from the superficial lobe of the parotid gland can be manifested as a lump in front of the ear, which can be clarified by ultrasound examination.
When there is a swelling in front of the ear, there may be other reasons, we should consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of a specialist to actively carry out the appropriate treatment, which will help to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms as soon as possible.