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I have a lump on my left cheek. just below top of jaw. dr is doing a sinus ct scan w/o contrast. will this show if it's a lymphnode in my cheek?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

No lymph node in you: Need more history. Now your testing will help to identify. Wit to see what your doctor says

Answered 4/15/2016

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A member asked:

I have a lump on my left cheek. just below top of jaw. dr is doing a sinus ct scan w/o contrast. will this show if it's a lymphnode in my cheek?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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