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What is a bump on your lower jaw, underneath your ear?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Jaw vs parotid: Could be a growth either on your lower jaw or parotid gland. Either should be examined. See either an oral surgeon or ENT doc for examination ASAP.

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 4/14/2015

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