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My 2 year old son has golf size lump under his chin, its not strep. i hope its not a tumar?

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Lump: I would get this assessed by your pediatrician. It may be an enlarged lymph node of maybe an infection.

Answered 7/1/2013

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See doctor.: There are several different possible causes, ranging from an enlarged lymph node or salivary gland, to a cyst, to an abscess, to a tumor. You are right to be concerned. Please have him seen soon by his doctor, who can evaluate him and see if any studies are needed.

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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