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Can Swollen Neck Be Indicative Of Mylohyoid Muscle Swelling?
i have a swelling in my neck on both sides. I have had an enlarged submanibular gland removed (left) but the swelling is still there. The surgery was 3 months ago. I am 165cm and 70 kg (female). I have had ultrasounds which have shown nothing but the swelling is so noticeable. Is it possible that my mylohyiod muscle is swollen - its so hard and gets more prominent when I press my tongue to the base of my mouth.
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
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dear resting position and during swallowing the degree of penetration of the sublingual gland through the mylohyoid muscle may cause this problem but very rare.so nothing to worry about it if your feeling symptomatic please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.many causes for neck swelling so it need to be evaluated . I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
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thank you for trusting for HCM
dear resting position and during swallowing the degree of penetration of the sublingual gland through the mylohyoid muscle may cause this problem but very rare.so nothing to worry about it if your feeling symptomatic please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.many causes for neck swelling so it need to be evaluated . I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
take care
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