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Large Lump On Jawline, Might Be A Blocked Salivary Gland. Biopsy Scheduled. Cancer?
I just came from my ent who viewed a ct of my head for a rather large lump in my jawline. Originally he thought it may be a blocked salivary gland but now sees it is a lump off of the lymph node. I am scheduled for a test next week where he will remove cells and have a specialist look at them. My question is, is there a chance it could be cancer?
Tue, 30 Oct 2012
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Dr. Dhivya Ananth,
Pediatrician's Response
Pediatrician's Response
Hi
welcome to HCM.
Possible causes are
1. Inflammation or bacterial infection in the ENT area.
2. Tuberculosis.
3. Secondary deposits in the nodes from a primary tumor.
4. Primary lymphoma.
The possibility of cancer exists, but it is wise not to conclude till the final report is ready.
Wishing you good health
Regards
welcome to HCM.
Possible causes are
1. Inflammation or bacterial infection in the ENT area.
2. Tuberculosis.
3. Secondary deposits in the nodes from a primary tumor.
4. Primary lymphoma.
The possibility of cancer exists, but it is wise not to conclude till the final report is ready.
Wishing you good health
Regards
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