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1/2inch lump along jawline in cheek for almost a month.shrank to half the size.no pain.22years healthy,no smoke or alcohol.any possibility of cancer?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Possible, unlikely: Possible but unlikely. Probably a reactive lymph node. Have it evaluated by an MD to make sure.

Answered 3/14/2015

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