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Small lump where my jaw meets my ear. pea sized and moveable. doesn't hurt though. i am also not sick right now either. should i be worried?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Several possibles: Could be a transient lymph node enlargement. Area has tail of parotid gland, and needs evaluation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Small lump where my jaw meets my ear. pea sized and moveable. doesn't hurt though. i am also not sick right now either. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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