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What Causes A Small Bump On The Neck?
Hi,
I have noticed a small bump the size of a pea on the left side of my neck. I thought it was a swollen gland so I went to see the doctor and he told me it felt like a piece or my cartilage that "popped out" of its place.
The bump is small, hard and moves from side to side when I feel it. It is under the left side of my jaw, at the height of my Adam's apple.
Can you please tell me what they think it is!?
Thank you!
I have noticed a small bump the size of a pea on the left side of my neck. I thought it was a swollen gland so I went to see the doctor and he told me it felt like a piece or my cartilage that "popped out" of its place.
The bump is small, hard and moves from side to side when I feel it. It is under the left side of my jaw, at the height of my Adam's apple.
Can you please tell me what they think it is!?
Thank you!
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
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1.Left side of your jaw, mobile, hard.
2.Looks could be submandibular / parotid gland enlargement.
3.It can be confirmed by an ultrasound scan which will valuate where the lesion is from and its consistency and involvement of the adjacent structures.
4.Lymph nodal enlargement is always one cause ( any infection / inflammation/underlying malignancies)
5.Get an appointment and see your doctor and investigate as needed.
6. Hope it helps.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.Left side of your jaw, mobile, hard.
2.Looks could be submandibular / parotid gland enlargement.
3.It can be confirmed by an ultrasound scan which will valuate where the lesion is from and its consistency and involvement of the adjacent structures.
4.Lymph nodal enlargement is always one cause ( any infection / inflammation/underlying malignancies)
5.Get an appointment and see your doctor and investigate as needed.
6. Hope it helps.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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