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Cyst under the jaw bone will be a cancer ?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Not necessarily so: "cysts" as you say are not always cancer. Still they do warrent further check up. There are many different kinds but you should see an oral surgeon to help diagnose which one it is.

Dr Marx agreed

Answered 5/3/2014

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