A member asked:

I have a hard moveable lump (its completely non visible and abt 1*1cm) inside my right cheek and my preauricular lymph node is hard and fixed on the right side of my face. what is the likelihood that these two are related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Lump + node: I would be concerned enough to investigate. Please see a specialist Oral Surgeon.

Answered 7/11/2020

62 views

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have a hard moveable lump (its completely non visible and abt 1*1cm) inside my right cheek and my preauricular lymph node is hard and fixed on the right side of my face. what is the likelihood that these two are related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have visited a ent doctor for showing the hard 1.3cm lump in the back of my head..he says its swollen lymph node..but it has been there for almost 2months.also it increased in size .now wht shud I do..should I trust him?

A member asked:

Stiff neck/left, few mos w/intermittent headaches in front/on top of head. Feel oddly shaped hard immovable lump in back of neck below hairline, even with bottom of ear, just left of spine, I dont think its a lymph node from location. Causes?

A member asked:

Been having problems with neck/throat for 1yr 8months. Dysphagia. Neck stiffness, hard to turn head. Lumps in back of neck (where posterior cervical lymph nodes might be). Seen several doctors. PCP, x3 ENTs, GI. ER twice. Lots tests.Need diagnosis?

A member asked:

I have a small pea size lump/bump on the top part of my ear where the ear attached to my head, slightly forward. Hard to the touch. It seems to be above the preauricular node. Any ideas what it could be?

A member asked:

Baby almost 5 mos has goopy left eye I think clogged tear duct but also congested and has lump behind left ear on head. Lymph node? Thoughts?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Had psoriasis for years &very mild on back of scalp. 3 weeks ago I noticed small hard lump one side back of head/neck lymph node. Related? Not tender

Very hard non moveable lump on back of head. Feels like lymph node but so small can barely feel. Like .25 CM or less. Is that ok?

Theres a hard, painful lump under the skin on the side of my bikini line. No head or opening. Doc says its not a lymph node. How can I get rid of it?

Hard lump on top of head, not an ingrown hair or lymph nodes. Hurts like a bad bruise, had for 2+ yrs chronic migraines/motion sick, unsure if related?

I have a bean sized lump with 0.6cm width in the occupitalis part of my back head..it is hard and does not move..its been there for 9 weeks or more..visited a doctor who told its a lymph node..now what shud I do?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?