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A 38-year-old male asked:

I have a lump behind my right jaw bone just below my ear lobe and its kind of painful what could it be?

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Dr. Gregory Bussell
Dr. Gregory Bussellanswered
Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Lymph node or gland: Could be a swollen lymph node or a swollen parotid salivary gland. If it is tender it may be infected and you should see a doctor.
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Dr. Alan Ali
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Dr. David Sherris
Dr. David Sherrisanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
Node: It could be a swollen lymph node or parotid gland mass. See an ENT specialist asap.
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