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What Causes Fast Growing Lump Above Jaw?
Question: Hard fast growing one inch lump inside face above jaw near cheek, was pea size in XXXXXXX What could it be.....could removal affect facial nerves could it be cancer of the salivary glands, sarcoma?????
Hurry Im freaking out! Will they do biopsy catscan??????
When will I get the answer!!!! You can tell I'm freaking out about my beautiful and healthy daughter
Hurry Im freaking out! Will they do biopsy catscan??????
When will I get the answer!!!! You can tell I'm freaking out about my beautiful and healthy daughter
Brief Answer:
A benign cyst likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The fast growing lump that you have detected can be a benign cyst. Proper diagnosis needs a direct examination and FNAC of the lump. It is best to consult a physician for proper diagnosis. Cancer or sarcoma are unlikely.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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A benign cyst likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The fast growing lump that you have detected can be a benign cyst. Proper diagnosis needs a direct examination and FNAC of the lump. It is best to consult a physician for proper diagnosis. Cancer or sarcoma are unlikely.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
If it is a growing benign cyst do they normally remove them? Remember pea size in XXXXXXX and 1 inch now. Is it a possibility it could damage nerves in face?
Brief Answer:
Does not affect the nerves.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Such swellings are usually superficial and do not involve the nerves. Resection is needed for diagnosis and treatment.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Does not affect the nerves.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Such swellings are usually superficial and do not involve the nerves. Resection is needed for diagnosis and treatment.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What will take place during a resection?
Brief Answer:
Usually complete cyst is removed.
Detailed Answer:
In most of the cases total lump is removed if it is not deep. You can get it examined from your physician to know the proper procedure.
Regards.
Usually complete cyst is removed.
Detailed Answer:
In most of the cases total lump is removed if it is not deep. You can get it examined from your physician to know the proper procedure.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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