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Suggest Treatment For Lump On The Face

I have a lump on the side of my face, in front of my ear lobe. It is hard and tends to enlarge when I eat. Makes me believe their is a problem with a salivary gland. I also get cramps on that side of my face, causing the bottom left side of my mouth to be pulled down.

                                                                 
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.

Understanding your concern. As per your query lump on the face in-front of earlobe is mainly due to enlarged lymphnode or submandibular salivary gland enlargement which could be due to siledenitis or mass. It could be due to salivary stone. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get few diagnostic examination such as you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump to find out exact cause and to rule out any underlying cyst or tumor. You should go for ultrasound as well to find out extent of lesion. Once proper diagnosis is made start treatment accordingly. It can be removed by manual digital palpation method and can be done surgically as well. till then such on citrus substances. Maintain proper hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Lump On The Face

Hi Dear, Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding your concern. As per your query lump on the face in-front of earlobe is mainly due to enlarged lymphnode or submandibular salivary gland enlargement which could be due to siledenitis or mass. It could be due to salivary stone. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get few diagnostic examination such as you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump to find out exact cause and to rule out any underlying cyst or tumor. You should go for ultrasound as well to find out extent of lesion. Once proper diagnosis is made start treatment accordingly. It can be removed by manual digital palpation method and can be done surgically as well. till then such on citrus substances. Maintain proper hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari