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What Causes A Sore Moving Lump In Jaw Line?

I have had this bump in my leg that moves around for awhile now all of a sudden i have a bump in my jaw line that moves around... it seems like the bump in my leg has now disapeard. The lump is sore when i touch it or move it around and my side of my face feels a little swollen. Can you please tell me what you think? thanks.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi dear ,

Understanding your concern. as per your query sore moving lump in jaw line is a lipoma which is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas are non-cancerous . Sometimes they become painful and biggest in size due to infection and become cause of concern . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon . Doctor may remove lipoma under local anesthesia by giving small incision . Doctor may perform certain test before treating it like blood tests , biopsy and CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out condition like mucocele and cyst.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Sore Moving Lump In Jaw Line?

Hi dear , Understanding your concern. as per your query sore moving lump in jaw line is a lipoma which is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas are non-cancerous . Sometimes they become painful and biggest in size due to infection and become cause of concern . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon . Doctor may remove lipoma under local anesthesia by giving small incision . Doctor may perform certain test before treating it like blood tests , biopsy and CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out condition like mucocele and cyst. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari