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I noticed swelling above my adam's apple. it's on the left and right side. it's not painful. what could it be? i am male, 20 years old.

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Swelling: it could be a lymph node or there are various congenital problems like cysts that could cause swelling like this. You need to see your doctor

Answered 12/27/2014

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