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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Under The Chin

Posted on Fri, 16 Dec 2016

Question: I have a lump under both sides of my chin what could this be?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Swelling under the chin could be a Lipoma (arising from fat tissue) or a Lymphnode (Submental Lymphnode ).Exact diagnosis will be confirmed by FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology ).
If Lipoma is confirmed, it has to be removed surgically as there is no medical treatment.
If it is a Lymphnodal enlargement due to infection, Antibiotic and anti inflammatory tablets have to be
tried.If there is no response, it has to be removed surgically .
Please consult a General surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

So who would I go to First a dermatologist or the general surgeon to have this examined

Okay sorry I now see where you just said go to the general surgeon thank you for your answer and it was very good thank you

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If you come back after consultation /reports,I will clarify further.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar