A 18-year-old male asked:
i've had lymph nodes (i believe submandibular) swollen for as long as i can remember. one is bigger than the other, at around 2cm i believe. normal?
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Dr. Daniel Quon answered
42 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Not Normal: Chronically swollen submandibular lymph nodes is not a normal event. A visit with your primary physician would be recommended to evaluate the swollen areas and have the appropriate studies performed to determine the anatomical structures that are swollen and if abnormal, diagnose the problem and recommend treatment.
Answered on Nov 24, 2016
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered
Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
No: Because those lymph nodes are stable in size for 7 years it is most likely they are not malignant.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christian Schultheis answered
24 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Probably not: However, it is reasonable to see your doctor. This way he/she can see how they feel now and recheck later to assess stability.
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A female asked:
Dr. Louis Gallia answered
45 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
No, but: No, but it can feel that way with inflammation. See an ENT doc for assessment.
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