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What Could A Lump Under The Chin Be?

I have a hard lump under my chin seemingly attached to the right side of the chin bone. It is a very hard, immobile bump about the size of a marble. My chin does not appear swollen at all but my skin is noticeably lighter where the lump is and no hair grows on it. does this sound like something serious?
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump under chin which is immobile and hard could be due to enlargement of submandibular lymph node or due to inflammation of submandibular gland. It could be due to cystic lesion from thyroid gland as well. Need not to worry much. You should go visit general physician once and get it examined. Get ultrasound done to find out exact cause and extent of etiology. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology as well. You should take proper antibiotic course along with anti-inflammatory medications. Drink plenty of water and diet rich in multivitamins. Start treatment after proper diagnosis.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Could A Lump Under The Chin Be?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump under chin which is immobile and hard could be due to enlargement of submandibular lymph node or due to inflammation of submandibular gland. It could be due to cystic lesion from thyroid gland as well. Need not to worry much. You should go visit general physician once and get it examined. Get ultrasound done to find out exact cause and extent of etiology. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology as well. You should take proper antibiotic course along with anti-inflammatory medications. Drink plenty of water and diet rich in multivitamins. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari