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I have a pea sized hard lump by a submandibular gland that has been there for years. no pain or symptoms. never grows. blood work is normal. worried?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Lump near gland: This could be an irregularity of the gland itself, a small lymph node, a skin cyst, or other abnormality. Ideally, you should be examined by MD and possibly have ultrasound or CT imaging if indicted.

Answered 4/10/2017

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A member asked:

I have a pea sized hard lump by a submandibular gland that has been there for years. no pain or symptoms. never grows. blood work is normal. worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Culviner answered

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