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What Causes Swelling On Left Side Of The Throat?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Question: My left side of my throat has swollen but I don't feel a sore throat there is a lump under my check bone
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ganesh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
2 possibilities

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Little more history regarding your lump under cheekbone - is this lump raised or it been there for some time ? same side you are feeling the throat swelling ? any other medical conditions? please clarify to help you in better direction. Good luck.

The possible cause i can think of at this moment is enlarged lymph node and next possible cause could be glandular enlargement ( possibly thyroid, submandibular, parathyroid ).

For definitive diagnosis an ultrasound neck will evaluate the nature of the lump, its source and where all its extending. If mass is seen. FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will help to assess the type of cells.
The treatment will be followed according to the findings.

Hope i have answered your query
Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Causes Swelling On Left Side Of The Throat?

Brief Answer: 2 possibilities Detailed Answer: Hi, Little more history regarding your lump under cheekbone - is this lump raised or it been there for some time ? same side you are feeling the throat swelling ? any other medical conditions? please clarify to help you in better direction. Good luck. The possible cause i can think of at this moment is enlarged lymph node and next possible cause could be glandular enlargement ( possibly thyroid, submandibular, parathyroid ). For definitive diagnosis an ultrasound neck will evaluate the nature of the lump, its source and where all its extending. If mass is seen. FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will help to assess the type of cells. The treatment will be followed according to the findings. Hope i have answered your query Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.