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What Are Preauricular Lymph Nodes?
The preauricular lymph nodes are located just in front of your ears, on top of your jaw bones.
Theyre part of the cervical lymph nodes, the region of lymph nodes found around your neck.
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Lymph nodes, including the preauricular lymph nodes, are important to the body.
The lymph nodes remove these dangerous cells to keep you healthy.
This is a critical part of your immune system.
Common Causes of Preauricular Lymph Node Swelling
You have lymph nodes all over your body.
In most cases, swollen pre auricular lymph nodes dont need treatment.
However, in some cases, the infection or ailment that causes swollen lymph nodes will need treatment.
As the underlying issue gets better, your lymph nodes will look less inflamed.
If your child has a lymph node thats swollen to more than that size, call their healthcare provider.
Summary
Preauricular lymph nodes are located in front of your ears.
In these cases, the swelling often resolves on its own within a few weeks.
If your swollen lymph nodes last for more than a few weeks, reach out to your healthcare provider.
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