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What might be causing the painful recurring lump on the upper left side of my neck right under my jaw?

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Neck lump jaw pain: See a head and neck or oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Many neck/jaw masses are dental in origin, and are often overlooked. Wisdom teeth, abscessed jaw teeth, or other dental pathology may present this way. A good oral exam of the teeth and jaws is a good first step.

Answered 5/1/2013

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