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What does it mean when there's a little lump in the neck?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

A few things: Can be an abscess from a tooth, a swollen lymph node, enlarged salivary gland, thyroid mass, cyst, tumor, etc. Whatever it is, not normal. See ENT doc ASAP.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/14/2015

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A member asked:

What does it mean when there's a little lump in the neck?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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