Question 1

i have a swollen, hard lump under my jaw (like right in the curve of my jaw bone in my chin).  what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Hard lump under jaw: This could be a lymph node or salivary gland. If it came up quickly then more likely a salivary gland. A boil could be there but would be very tender. If this continues to enlarge then see your doctor.

Question 2

lumps under the jaw bone will be a cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily so: Lymph glands are located very prominently under the jaw in the neck, and fight infections of the upper respiratory system.  Swollen lymph glands are usually a result of an acute infectious process, not cancer.  Visit your doctor.  Only he/she can determine the difference, and decide if further testing of the lymph glands are necessary.

Question 3

is there need to be concerned about a lump/swelling that continues to appear.  no pain. located under the jaw bone below ear. fever 99 -100. tyl not w?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Get checked.  It could be infection but it could be something more serious like a tumor.  If there is a mass that persists a few weeks with no symptoms and for no reason, it may need a scan and/or a biopsy.  This is especially the case if there is a history of smoking and drinking or skin cancers for this part of the body.

Question 4

2-3cm lump below left ear under jaw bone for almost 3 yrs now, year 2 ct scan showed nothing. dr. thinks is swollen salivary gland. no symptoms. ?

Accepted Answer

See Oral Surgeon: There are some other rather benign tumor might show normal sign on ct or x-rays. Of course, if it is swollen salivary gland, then it must has a reason that cause it. Please consult an oral surgeon for further evaluation.

Question 5

hard lump under jaw left side of neck. been for scans. biopsy and lymph node removed 3 weeks ago. lump still there and more painful, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Wait for report: Wait for biopsy report  , if it is benign, it is post operative reaction   and  will subside in couple of wks , speak to your surgeon  if any treatment(s)  are required based on the report.

Question 6

what to do if i discovered a small, hard, ball shaped lump under my chin right behind the jaw bone..?

Accepted Answer

See your Physician: If you have a hard lump that you are concerned with get checked.  Go see some one and get examined.

Question 7

i have a hard lump on the inside of my mouth under my tongue against my jaw bone what could it be its not painful its white in colour ?

Accepted Answer

Mandibular torus: Probably a torus, a benign bone growth.  See your Dentist to make sure.

Question 8

i have a hard painful (when pressed)  large pea sized lump under my left jaw bone under my ear, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lymph gland: This is likely a swollen lymph gland.  It should go away in a week or two.  If it does not, see an physician.

Question 9

i have a hard lump behind my right lower ear near jaw bone. the doctor said it's not a lymph node. what other things could it be?

Accepted Answer

Lump near jaw bone: It could be a bone spur or tumor. You need xrays and possibly MRI or ct scan.

Question 10

hard lump behind my left ear right at the top of the jaw bone?

Accepted Answer

Cyst or lymph node: It need to be checked by your doctor.It may be a cyst oe a lymph node or a tumor.So have it checked with ypor medical provider.

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I have a swollen, hard lump under my jaw (like right in the curve of my jaw bone in my chin). what could it be?

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Lumps under the jaw bone will be a cancer?

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Is there need to be concerned about a lump/swelling that continues to appear. no pain. located under the jaw bone below ear. fever 99 -100. tyl not w?

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2-3cm lump below left ear under jaw bone for almost 3 yrs now, year 2 ct scan showed nothing. dr. thinks is swollen salivary gland. no symptoms. ?

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Hard lump under jaw left side of neck. been for scans. biopsy and lymph node removed 3 weeks ago. lump still there and more painful, what could it be?

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What to do if i discovered a small, hard, ball shaped lump under my chin right behind the jaw bone..?

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I have a hard lump on the inside of my mouth under my tongue against my jaw bone what could it be its not painful its white in colour ?

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I have a hard painful (when pressed) large pea sized lump under my left jaw bone under my ear, what could this be?

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I have a hard lump behind my right lower ear near jaw bone. the doctor said it's not a lymph node. what other things could it be?

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Hard lump behind my left ear right at the top of the jaw bone?

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