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Occasionally i have a swollen, painful lump on my jawline under my ear. ent says it's a blocked salivary gland and not a big deal. how do i confirm?

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Gland: He's probably correct. Sometimes a cat scan will confirm and check for stones

Answered 6/30/2014

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Painful lump: Probably a partially blocked salivary gland or a swollen lymph node. An Oral Surgeon can evaluate and, if necessary, treat. A simple x-ray can determine if you have stones in salivary gland duct.

Answered 1/17/2020

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