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My 5 year old son has hard lump that seems like it is situated over the thyroid cartilage . what could it be. i have already made an appointment.

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Sounds like: Either thyroglossal duct cyst or a submental lymph node. You are right to have a doctor look at it.

Dr Kalantar agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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