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Upper cheek bone swelling on one side for over 8 weeks please tell me what it could be?

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Face swelling: Many possibilities and you need to see your doctor to diagnosis the problem and help you get over what is troubling you.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 2/11/2014

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