U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Boston, MA
A 37-year-old male asked about a male:

6 year old daughter right submandublar lymph node, right under jaw curve( towards ear) is asymmetrically enlarged. size is about an inch or a little under length wise. (football shaped) left side also a little enlarged. no symptoms. cancer concern?

3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
That is below the bottom of my list of possibilities at that age. These are lymph nodes reacting to some stimulus from the mouth until proven otherwise. moth/throat or skin irritation or recent infection is a common trigger. Her doc should monitor it. Most resolve over 6-8 weeks.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
Reviewed Sep 04, 2022
Thank
Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Deborah Ungerleider
Dr. Michelle Huggins, MD
Dr. Gurmukh Singh and 2 doctors agree3 doctors agree
Dr. Deborah Ungerleider
Dr. Deborah Ungerleideranswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Unlikely at this age however should be followed by her doctor. Children often have persistent enlarged lymph nodes from recurrent congestion or other irritation in the area of the lymph nodes. This is not how cancer generally presents in children.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
Answered Sep 02, 2022
Thank
Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Cancer is unlikely. It is more likely due to an infection in the mouth or throat. You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
Answered Sep 04, 2022
Thank

Related questions

A 32-year-old male asked:
Had severe cough and cold then lymph node swelled under jaw and ear right side very painful. 24hrs later large numb pimples appeared. M worried now cos everyone who looks at my swelled face tells me its probably cancer.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 16-year-old male asked:
Do you need to have cancer present in a lymph node to make all of your other lymph nodes enlarged due to cancer? I have 2 pea sized lymph nodes at the back of my head which haven't in 6 months, so can they cause my other nodes to become enlarged?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old male asked:
Have a swollen lymph in my right armpit area, or i believe so , and its small. Also, Its a little red, and do not see a "head" like I do from an ingrown hair or pimple. Its painful to touch, no other symptoms. cancer? The pain is getting better?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old female asked:
On and off pain under jaw towards the back of jaw. Ear pain. Stings sometimes when swallowing. Health anxiety history. Is this cancer? 30 yr old
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 29-year-old female asked:
My daughter has lymph nodes at the back of the ear and head? She is 5yrs old and recently she complains that her upper tooth aches. What is this?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Last updated Sep 4, 2022

Found in:

Child health›Nasal congestion

People also asked

Swollen lymph node, 2cm, right under the jaw and ear (left side), painless, soft and movable, keeps swelling and shrinking since 2 weeks. No other symptom except for small difficulty breathing and swallowing (22 y, smoking, mite allergy). Cancer..?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Lymph node behind right ear has been swollen almost 3 years. Not painful to touch, no redness, and has no grown in size since that time. Part of it feels squishy, but part of it feels hard, the part that rests on jaw. Should I be concerned for cancer?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
My friend is concerned she might have cancer. She feels tired, neck hurts and swollen lymph nodes under jaw and neck and breast. One ear canal is inflamed and back of skull on one side is sore. Her sinuses are clear. Dry throat but not sore.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dull continuous ache under my jaw on the left side (could be gland or lymph node) & up toward my ear. Duration of 3 days. Should I get it checked out?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
I have some pain under left ear and lymph node under jaw is hurting too. For about a week. What could this be? Is it serious? Like cancer?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

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 the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.