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I developed a sudden large bump on the temple, no injury, had an mri/ ct scan of the brain. neurologist/ent baffled/ 4 teeth to be pulled, abscesses.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Unusual: Temporal region is an unusual place for tooth abscesses to manifest. I guess you'll find out if there is a relationship as soon as the abscessed/infected teeth are removed.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 9/6/2015

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A member asked:

I developed a sudden large bump on the temple, no injury, had an mri/ ct scan of the brain. neurologist/ent baffled/ 4 teeth to be pulled, abscesses.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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