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What Does A Bone Spur On Lower Jaw Indicate?
Question: I have a bone spur that is starting to grow on my lower in jaw. What are the odds it is cancer.
Brief Answer:
Odds less. Get X-ray for confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, I would comment as follows:
The chances of it being cancer is less. It could be cancer if:
1. If the bone spur is growing very fast, its size is increasing by 1-2 cm every 2-3 months.
2. It is very painful
3. You had no injury at the site.
Get an X-ray done. It will confirm the diagnosis.
It should be benign, however, get an X-ray done for confirmation.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Odds less. Get X-ray for confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, I would comment as follows:
The chances of it being cancer is less. It could be cancer if:
1. If the bone spur is growing very fast, its size is increasing by 1-2 cm every 2-3 months.
2. It is very painful
3. You had no injury at the site.
Get an X-ray done. It will confirm the diagnosis.
It should be benign, however, get an X-ray done for confirmation.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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