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What to do if i have a painless swelling on the neck just below my right ear for the past 8 months.?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Neck swelling: Greetings. See your doctor this evaluation. A work up may include chest X-ray, CT s an and nasal endoscopy.

Answered 10/16/2015

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