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What Causes Swelling Bump At Lower Back Of Ear?
hi im 57 male a smoker my concern is about this painless bump swelling located at my lower back of my left ear below jawline. my surgeon said it is likely benign when he physically looked at it and for my peace of mind will do the fine needle biopsy. what do you think it could be. my wife is so worried
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
A painless lump under the jaw can be a swelling in salivary gland, a salivary gland tumor or a swollen lymph node.
It can also be a blocked duct of salivary gland leading to pooling of the saliva into the gland as it cannot flow out in mouth due to obstruction.
Moreover, if the swelling increases during meals then it is more likely to be obstructed duct of salivary gland due to stone formation or any foreign body obstructing the duct of the gland.
It can be very much benign and nothing serious, however to be on a safer side an ultrasound or a biopsy can be done for confirmation.
For now you can do alternate warm and cool compresses over it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
A painless lump under the jaw can be a swelling in salivary gland, a salivary gland tumor or a swollen lymph node.
It can also be a blocked duct of salivary gland leading to pooling of the saliva into the gland as it cannot flow out in mouth due to obstruction.
Moreover, if the swelling increases during meals then it is more likely to be obstructed duct of salivary gland due to stone formation or any foreign body obstructing the duct of the gland.
It can be very much benign and nothing serious, however to be on a safer side an ultrasound or a biopsy can be done for confirmation.
For now you can do alternate warm and cool compresses over it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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