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I Have A Lump That Has Randomly Formed In My
Question: I have a lump that has randomly formed in my upper neck between the left jawline and thyroid gland. What could this be? It somewhat hurts to chew and is semi painful to touch.
Brief Answer:
It could be the Submandibular salivary gland
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your description, it could be a Submandibular salivary gland. It is enlarged in cases of Infection, Stone obstruction of its duct, benign or malignant conditions.
You should be investigated.
Ultrasound of the neck should be done. Xray of the neck should be taken to rule out stone in the duct of the salivary gland. Stone causes pain while chewing. If necessary, FNAC(FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY) should be done to confirm the exact nature of the diagnosis.
Please post a picture if you have no objection
Please consult a Surgeon and proceed further.
Nothing to worry about.
Hope I answered your question
Please come back after investigations, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards
It could be the Submandibular salivary gland
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your description, it could be a Submandibular salivary gland. It is enlarged in cases of Infection, Stone obstruction of its duct, benign or malignant conditions.
You should be investigated.
Ultrasound of the neck should be done. Xray of the neck should be taken to rule out stone in the duct of the salivary gland. Stone causes pain while chewing. If necessary, FNAC(FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY) should be done to confirm the exact nature of the diagnosis.
Please post a picture if you have no objection
Please consult a Surgeon and proceed further.
Nothing to worry about.
Hope I answered your question
Please come back after investigations, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I have attached a picture.
Brief Answer:
It could be a Lymph node or Salivary gland
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the picture
It could be a Lymph node or Submandibular salivary gland.
Any infection in the oral cavity will also cause enlarged Lymph node in the neck.Here, Antibiotic like Amoxicillin and Anti inflammatory tablet will help.
Ultrasound,FNAC will give a clue.
Nothing to worry.
Regards
It could be a Lymph node or Salivary gland
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the picture
It could be a Lymph node or Submandibular salivary gland.
Any infection in the oral cavity will also cause enlarged Lymph node in the neck.Here, Antibiotic like Amoxicillin and Anti inflammatory tablet will help.
Ultrasound,FNAC will give a clue.
Nothing to worry.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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