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What Causes Lump On The Left Side Of The Neck?

Hi, I am a 28 year old woman, 4 months post c-section with second child and almost 2 months ago i found a lump on the left side of my neck.. i guess it would be by my jugular, it extends from right behind my left ear lobe,I was told it was a swollen lymph node. I do not have fever's, chills, feeling sick or extra tired or anything. I do have pressure in the ear and down to the lymph node but also have sinus pressure and post nasal drip since before the swelling of the lymph node... It hasn't gotten any bigger and is NOT painfull. What could cause this to swell and stay that way? I tried taking an antiboitic but the pills are to big for me to swollow so i didn't finish them. I am seeing my PCP this friday but as of right now I am scared i have cancer....
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1.The different pathological conditions seen in that areas are Lymph node always stays as first ( but reason for that ? any recent illness, any other pathology giving rise)
2.The other differential are parotid gland mass, salivary ductal dilatation due to some obstruction ( stone)
3.All these can be ruled out or confirmed by an ultrasound scan. Which will find out the origin of the lump, constancy of the lump, and involvement of the adjacent structures.
4.You don't have to fear as cancer does not give such delayed symptoms.
5.Hope it helps you.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Causes Lump On The Left Side Of The Neck?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.The different pathological conditions seen in that areas are Lymph node always stays as first ( but reason for that ? any recent illness, any other pathology giving rise) 2.The other differential are parotid gland mass, salivary ductal dilatation due to some obstruction ( stone) 3.All these can be ruled out or confirmed by an ultrasound scan. Which will find out the origin of the lump, constancy of the lump, and involvement of the adjacent structures. 4.You don t have to fear as cancer does not give such delayed symptoms. 5.Hope it helps you. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.