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What Causes Soft Swelling On Left Jawline Extending From Jaw To Ear?

Posted on Thu, 12 May 2016

Question: I have a soft swelling on the left side of my jawline running from the middle of the jaw to the ear. It is painless. Can you tell me what it is and how to treat it? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Left submandibular swelling

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I Have gone through your query; and most probably it suggests that you maybe suffering from the left submandibular swelling.

To rule out other disease, to reach the near diagnosis and for better management it is absolutely necessary that you may go for
1. USG Neck
2. FNAC of the left submandibular swelling

Regards
Dr Hariom Sharma MS, XXXXXXX

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

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (22 minutes later)

What does USG neck and FNAC mean?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
USG neck means ultrasonography

Detailed Answer:
HI Mam,
I have gone through your follow up query; and for your kind information
1. USG means ultrasonography and
2. FNAC means fine needle aspiration cytology.

Regards
Dr Hariom Sharma MS, XXXXXXX

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