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I found some nodules about two inches below my ear lobe. what type of tests/lab work should my physician order?

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

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Salivary gland: Consider seeing an ent. These may be benign salivary gland tumors or enlarged lymph nodes.

Answered 3/6/2015

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