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Went to oral surgeon recently for a lump underneath the jaw external xray didn't show anything what can this be if its not salivary gland awhat to do?
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See an OFP: Lump under the jaw can have various causes. The most common would be a lymph node, If this lump persists for more than two weeks, a clinical examination by an orofacial pain specialist and laboratory tests, as necessary to obtain a definitive diagnosis. Proper diagnosis is a key to successful treatment.
Answered 5/23/2016
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