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What Can Cause Hard Lump On The Side Of Jaw?

I had medullary thyroid cancer and a thyroidectomy 2 years ago .(Men 2b , multiple endocrine neoplasia ]. I have had an infection of saliva glands 2 times now . The hard lump on the side of my neck under my jaw is hard and the size of a dime . I am 58 years young and am wondering if this could be just a growth or cancer of the lymph nodes ? I also had a complete adrenalectomy 2 years ago and have put on a lot of weight from the prednisone .I am a school bus driver and cannot afford lots of tests . Thanks for any input on my condition ,Kathy
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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HI,Thanks for the query to HCM.
Treatment for hard lump on side of jaw-
In my opinion,its a lymphadenitis with infection from salivary glands mostly.
As you had old thyroid cancer,your apprehension could be reduced by arranging a Antibiotic trial with your ER Doctor,as you are short of money.
If it responds and reduces-then forget it.
If not you need to consult Surgeon and treat it after FNAC Biopsy.
Hope this would help you to plan treatment with mammography and ER doctor.
Welcome for any further query to HCM.
Hit thanks.
Good Day.
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
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What Can Cause Hard Lump On The Side Of Jaw?

HI,Thanks for the query to HCM. Treatment for hard lump on side of jaw- In my opinion,its a lymphadenitis with infection from salivary glands mostly. As you had old thyroid cancer,your apprehension could be reduced by arranging a Antibiotic trial with your ER Doctor,as you are short of money. If it responds and reduces-then forget it. If not you need to consult Surgeon and treat it after FNAC Biopsy. Hope this would help you to plan treatment with mammography and ER doctor. Welcome for any further query to HCM. Hit thanks. Good Day. Dr.Savaskar M.N.