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Lump appeared yesterday on side of my face what could it be?

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Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

Face lump: Possibilities include: parotid gland swelling, dental infection, pimple activity, parotid duct swelling.

Dr Yetimyan and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/14/2014

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