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What Is The Little Lump On My Son's Jawline?

Hi, my son is six. He has a cold currently but he mentioned yesterday that his little lump on the jaw line, left, is starting to bother him....wasnt aware of this lump but he says it was there for ages...don't know how much to believe him...what could this be?
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
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Where exactly on the jawline? Is it below the jaw near the ear? Then it is likely to be a lymph node swelling which is very common in this age group. So let me know and also let me know if it red or tender to touch. Take care.
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What Is The Little Lump On My Son's Jawline?

Where exactly on the jawline? Is it below the jaw near the ear? Then it is likely to be a lymph node swelling which is very common in this age group. So let me know and also let me know if it red or tender to touch. Take care.