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Suggest Treatment For Small, Moveable Lump Under The Skin Near Jawline
I have a small, moveable lump under the skin on the left side of my lower jawline/chin, but not in my gums - moreso in my cheek. It is slightly tender to the touch. No ear ache, no fever, no sore throat, and no swollen glands. Teeth are not sensitive either. I just noticed it this morning, not sure how long it has been there as it is not sore when not being touched. Area is slightly swollen since I have been playing with it trying to figure it out. What are the possibilities of this?
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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1.The most possible cause of the swelling in the location mentioned by you could be - submandibular gland ductal enlargement.
2.This can be due to and obstruction / or gland lesion - sailoadenitis.
3.In this case you may initially advised for a simple facial massage followed by the investigations if required.
4.The investigation of choice in this case could be ultrasound to assess weather dilated duct or gland, its extensions and source - presence of any obstruction.
5.IT always good to get examined by a doctor - if the doctor feels to further investigate good, if not required them monitor - if any changes you can take needful actions.
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
1.The most possible cause of the swelling in the location mentioned by you could be - submandibular gland ductal enlargement.
2.This can be due to and obstruction / or gland lesion - sailoadenitis.
3.In this case you may initially advised for a simple facial massage followed by the investigations if required.
4.The investigation of choice in this case could be ultrasound to assess weather dilated duct or gland, its extensions and source - presence of any obstruction.
5.IT always good to get examined by a doctor - if the doctor feels to further investigate good, if not required them monitor - if any changes you can take needful actions.
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
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