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I have a small lump on the right side of my jaw beside my ear. i have little pain when i move my jaw from left to right. is this normal? it is moveabl

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No, not normal. Probably lymph node. See ENT doc for examination to make sure nothing more serious.

Dr Iwata and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/30/2018

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