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Hi! i found a lump 4 times the size of a pea inside my left jaw line. it doesn't hurt and it's movable. 16 and a smoker, any ideas on what it is?

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Dr. Tom Harrington answered

Lump on jaw: Hard to say without seeing you. Wonder about a swollen salivary gland vs a lipoma vs a cyst. Please stop smoking and see your doctor if this persists

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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A member asked:

Hi! i found a lump 4 times the size of a pea inside my left jaw line. it doesn't hurt and it's movable. 16 and a smoker, any ideas on what it is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tom Harrington answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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