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Lump Under Chin, Neck. What Could Be This?
Hi i am only 13 years old and i have one huge lump under my chin on eatch side of my neck. I also have one small one in my neck by my throat that i can move around. I am really worried that i have cancer or that i have to get my tonsils removed. Sugery is one of my biggest fears can someone please tell me what to do i am very scared!!!!!! I can't even sleep too thank you
Fri, 4 Oct 2013
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thanks for your query at HCM
these might be lymph node enlargement , multiple lumps in neck that can be moved freely without pain or any difficulty most probably a lymphnode.
lymphnode enlargement can be due to infection in tonsil , throat , ear.
get one one fine needle aspiration cytology test (FNAC) done on this lump. this is a very simple and will rule out any other possibilities.
dont be afraid get this test done.
hope this will lessen your anxiety.
regards
thanks for your query at HCM
these might be lymph node enlargement , multiple lumps in neck that can be moved freely without pain or any difficulty most probably a lymphnode.
lymphnode enlargement can be due to infection in tonsil , throat , ear.
get one one fine needle aspiration cytology test (FNAC) done on this lump. this is a very simple and will rule out any other possibilities.
dont be afraid get this test done.
hope this will lessen your anxiety.
regards
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