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Facial artery

What is Facial artery?

This is one of the end branches of the external carotid artery that supplies the facial skin and muscles.

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I have a visible pulsating artery next to my mouth. It sticks out and is about the size of a pea. It looks horrible. Is there some kind of surgery...

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Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.

You are right. The area you are talking about is supplied by superior and inferior Labial arteries and...

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I have what seems to be a swollen artery on the right side of my face exactly on the jawline and can feel a strong pulse on it. I don't believe...

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
It is likely to be a lymph node

Detailed Answer:
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It is very rare for an artery to swell up in that area of the face and i think...

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I have a swollen blood vessel on the side of my nose. It runs up and down. It is between my nose and my tear duct. What could this be ? How do I...

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As below:

Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for your query.

1. This blood vessel is likely to be the angular artery or vein. These are...

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