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Is Painful Lump In The Neck A Cause For Concern?
My wife,58 years of age, has developed a one centimeter firm lump attached to right side jaw in the neck for the last 15 days. CBC shows Polymorphs 75 and Lymphocytes 13. There is pain also in the lump. The doctor gave Augmentine dose for 5 days which she has taken. No other symptom like loss of appetite or weight. No fatigue. We are worried . Please advise.
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
hi.
noted history of painful lump in the submandibular area. it may be a cervical lymphadenopathy secondary to a recent or ongoing upper respiratory tract infection. other lesions such as cystic formation and tumors of the salivary glands must be ruled-out. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an ENT surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as neck ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsy) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
noted history of painful lump in the submandibular area. it may be a cervical lymphadenopathy secondary to a recent or ongoing upper respiratory tract infection. other lesions such as cystic formation and tumors of the salivary glands must be ruled-out. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an ENT surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as neck ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsy) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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