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I have a lump on right side next to throat have difficulty swallowing and have chocked a few times now pain from lump to r ear.what could it be?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Neck mass: A neck mass with pain radiating to ipsilateral ear is worrisome for malignancy. Please see an ENT doctor asap.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Elizabeth Yen answered

See doctor: Could be an infection, a swollen lymph node, a diverticulum. Please have this checked out by your health care provider.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/9/2017

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A member asked:

I have a lump on right side next to throat have difficulty swallowing and have chocked a few times now pain from lump to r ear.what could it be?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Kam answered

Dr Parvez agreed

Dr. Elizabeth Yen answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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