A member asked:

I have a a bump on my jaw line. its not noticeable cause its under the skin. it doesn't hurt to much, but its growing. have any idea what this could be?

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Lymph node?: Under the jaw there are lymph nodes (that process lymphatic fluid and are immune protective). That is a possibility versus others like a skin infection, but that would have other outside symptoms. If it is getting bigger, it warrants evaluation by your doctor.

Answered 9/2/2015

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Dr. David Kam answered

See an oral surgeon: Jaw cyst can slowly grow causing expansion of the cortical plate of mandible. Painful ones are usually related to dental infection. Osteoma is a painless bony growth on the outer surface of cortical bone.

Answered 4/14/2012

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