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What Is The Cause For A Dimple And A Lump With Pain On The Cheek After An Injury?

my daughter fell on the side of an in ground pool, hitting her cheek on the way down. this was a few weeks ago. it bruised pretty good but it has since healed. all of a sudden she has a dimple and a lump and complains of pain when touched. should i be concerned?
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be fracture of the region..and lump could be hematoma.. plz get an iopa radiograph,opg and also consult an oral radiologist/oral surgeon specialist for a check up and treatment..hope it helps..tc
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What Is The Cause For A Dimple And A Lump With Pain On The Cheek After An Injury?

hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be fracture of the region..and lump could be hematoma.. plz get an iopa radiograph,opg and also consult an oral radiologist/oral surgeon specialist for a check up and treatment..hope it helps..tc