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Swollen bump under chin in front of neck near adams apple. assuming it is a swollen submental lymph node and concerned also have had a headache today, and wonder what i should do about it

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This : This may be suggestive of a thyroglossal duct cyst , particularly if there has been a history of fluctuating size, isolated midline or near midline structure, and elevates with swallowing. An ultrasound or ct scan of the neck is often helpful if this is suspected. A more thorough history and physical exam is always a good starting point.

Answered 8/13/2017

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