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A 30-year-old member asked:

Small lump in right neck near area below ear and jaw. how big of a lump before worrying?

2 doctor answers3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Saunders
Internal Medicine 45 years experience
See your doctor: It's not the size that counts. May be a cyst, boil or enlarged lymph node. May be infection. May be a sign of more serious disease. See your doctor.
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Dr. Majid Jamali
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 28 years experience
Worry now: Should be evaluated. Depends on the history and physical exam. Sooner is better later.
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Last updated Apr 12, 2020

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