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What Causes A Swollen Artery On Side Of The Face?
Brief Answer:
It is likely to be a lymph node
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is very rare for an artery to swell up in that area of the face and i think it is likely to be a swollen lymph node.
In the jaw line runs an artery called as facial artery and this is surrounded by many lymph nodes called as peri facial lymph nodes , which may have enlarged in your case and since it is close to the artery , it may be feeling pulsatile.
Please dont worry, most common cause of enlargement of lymph nodes in this area is due to a dental infection or a facial infection , therefore i would like you to meet your dentist , who will examine you and treat you further.
Take care!
It is likely to be a lymph node
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is very rare for an artery to swell up in that area of the face and i think it is likely to be a swollen lymph node.
In the jaw line runs an artery called as facial artery and this is surrounded by many lymph nodes called as peri facial lymph nodes , which may have enlarged in your case and since it is close to the artery , it may be feeling pulsatile.
Please dont worry, most common cause of enlargement of lymph nodes in this area is due to a dental infection or a facial infection , therefore i would like you to meet your dentist , who will examine you and treat you further.
Take care!
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