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What Causes Lump On The Cheek Without Pain?
2 month old little boy has a lump/mass in his right cheek above the jaw line in the fatty part of the cheek below the cheek bone.. doesn't appear to cause him any pain.. the mass is a little bigger than a pea. You cant see it looking at him you can only feel it... any ideas? Thanks...
Fri, 30 May 2014
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Based on the description, possibility of either Parotid gland enlargement or Pre-auricular lymph nodes is to be considered.
AS it is on one side , its more likely to be lymph node, source of infection is usually scalp.
Routine assessment by Pediatrician is all that is required.
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Based on the description, possibility of either Parotid gland enlargement or Pre-auricular lymph nodes is to be considered.
AS it is on one side , its more likely to be lymph node, source of infection is usually scalp.
Routine assessment by Pediatrician is all that is required.
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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