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A 36-year-old male asked:

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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Dr. J. Richard Shih
Dr. J. Richard Shihanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 30 years experience
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.
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