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What Does A Movable Lump On Jaw Line Indicate?
Question: I found today a pea size lump that is moveable under my skin along the right jawline, thought is was a pimple but tonight I found another one on the opposite side in same area but that one has a small head on it. They both move so they are not attached to my bone. Any idea?
Brief Answer:
could be sebaceous cyst or lymph node
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
The pea size lump with a head over is most likely to be a sebaceous cyst. Other possibility is of lymph nodes but they usually don't have heads.
Both these are usually not concerning. However I would suggest that you show it to a surgeon for a clinical examination. If it turns out to be a cyst, you may get it removed by him. Its a minor procedure that can be done at your surgeon's office under local anaesthesia.
If its a lymph node then a course of antibiotics will be needed.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
could be sebaceous cyst or lymph node
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
The pea size lump with a head over is most likely to be a sebaceous cyst. Other possibility is of lymph nodes but they usually don't have heads.
Both these are usually not concerning. However I would suggest that you show it to a surgeon for a clinical examination. If it turns out to be a cyst, you may get it removed by him. Its a minor procedure that can be done at your surgeon's office under local anaesthesia.
If its a lymph node then a course of antibiotics will be needed.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
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