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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/14/2018

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Node: It could be a swollen lymph node or parotid gland mass. See an ENT specialist asap.

Answered 4/12/2020

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