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Lump/ball in neck-under chin for a year. no pain and i can only feel it if i push down on it. it's maybe the size of a dime.. what is it?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Lymph node: I think you should be checked for any mass under the chin. This may be a submandibular lymph node; however, you must have it checked to find out why it happpened.

Dr Douglas agreed

Answered 9/22/2016

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A member asked:

Lump/ball in neck-under chin for a year. no pain and i can only feel it if i push down on it. it's maybe the size of a dime.. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Douglas agreed

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