Because "DeltaForceAnon":
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I do think it's a swollen lymph node.
For whatever reason, the lymph nodes around my ears and neck get pretty enormous when I'm very stressed. So many MRIs and biopsies. Gag.
Luckily, at this point my life is pretty stress-free.
So, there's my 2 cents, do with it what you will.