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I have a lump under my chin, it is soft flexible . it is painful when i press it. my doctor told me that it is a swollen lymph node.

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Likely true: That is likely true. It looks like a history of mumps. I'm not sure what the question is.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 4/25/2014

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A member asked:

I have a lump under my chin, it is soft flexible . it is painful when i press it. my doctor told me that it is a swollen lymph node.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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