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The left side of my husbands head is swollen and tender to the touch. what could it be?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Not normal: Unknown without more information but definitely abnormal See ENT doc for evaluation/recommendations.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/21/2016

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