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How Can A Painful Hard Lump On The Cheekbone Be Treated?

Hi, I have a new small hard lump at the end of my cheekbone right by my ear. It is painful to touch and I have a slight earache with it. I can feel it is there when I dont touch it but I wouldnt call it painful. What are your thoughts?
37 yr old, female
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.They are called odontogenic cysts, and there are simple ones and complicated ones.
2.Initially it needs an x-ray done, after that if necessary further CT may needed.
3.First thing is are you sure that its arising from bone ? who has confirmed?
4.If you are not sure, you need to see you doctor, let doctor examine and ask for needful investigations.
5.If its a superficial - your doctor may just ask for a ultrasound which will helps to find the location.
6. Do not ignore, Hope it helps.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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How Can A Painful Hard Lump On The Cheekbone Be Treated?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.They are called odontogenic cysts, and there are simple ones and complicated ones. 2.Initially it needs an x-ray done, after that if necessary further CT may needed. 3.First thing is are you sure that its arising from bone ? who has confirmed? 4.If you are not sure, you need to see you doctor, let doctor examine and ask for needful investigations. 5.If its a superficial - your doctor may just ask for a ultrasound which will helps to find the location. 6. Do not ignore, Hope it helps. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.