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I think i have an infection in onw of my glands under my lower jaw bone, i get them from time to time on both sideof face, is this serious, cancerous?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Need brief time: Any time enlarged lymph nodes in the neck is a concern at any age , till the cause is established , more often it is is due to infection in pro-pharygeal cavity less often is due to head & neck cancers, and lymphomas , let your doctor check you

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/12/2013

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A member asked:

I think i have an infection in onw of my glands under my lower jaw bone, i get them from time to time on both sideof face, is this serious, cancerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Baez agreed

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