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Hard lump on jaw joint, felt through touching my cheek, level with bottom of earlobe, 2cm away, aching, always have swollen parotid gland.what could it be?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Inflammation or mass: Possible explanations are an obstructed duct causing a tender area of swelling or a parotid tumor. 80% of, parotid tumors are benign. It is concerning that it aches as parotid cancers are more likely to be painful than benign masses. Recommend seeing ENT soon.

Dr Rickertsen agreed

Answered 11/3/2016

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A member asked:

Hard lump on jaw joint, felt through touching my cheek, level with bottom of earlobe, 2cm away, aching, always have swollen parotid gland.what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Loury answered

Dr Rickertsen agreed

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