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Suggest Treatment For Pea Sized Lump In Front Of Ear

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Posted on Wed, 6 May 2015
Question: I have a pea sized lump in front of my ear where the jaw connects. It's soft, painless and moveable. It disappears when I open my mouth. It's been there a few months. What could it be?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lymph node or sinovitis of TM joint

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.

The soft, painless and movable lump which disappears on opening mouth can be a small lymph node or a cyst connected to the TM joint.

Please get this confirmed by an clinical evaluation, physical examination and MRI if required under the guidance of an ENT or Oral Surgeon.

I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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Suggest Treatment For Pea Sized Lump In Front Of Ear

Brief Answer: Lymph node or sinovitis of TM joint Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. The soft, painless and movable lump which disappears on opening mouth can be a small lymph node or a cyst connected to the TM joint. Please get this confirmed by an clinical evaluation, physical examination and MRI if required under the guidance of an ENT or Oral Surgeon. I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.