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What Causes Hard Lump On Jaw?

Last year I noticed a Hard lump in my jaw (bottom right). Its not visible from the outside but it is when you look in my mouth and its very evident when u feel the area with a finger... I had a dentist check it out and she even took an x-ray but had no idea what it was though she told me no to worry about it. So the lump is still there and feels a little bigger and still hurts when I put pressure on it. I'll be booking an appointment with another dentist soon but was wondering if you may know what this may be? Thank you!!
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern.

The symptoms you mentin in query are pointing towards a condition known as mucocele or mucus retention cyst .Mucocele can occur when a salivary gland (like parotid glands ) duct get blocked by some foriegn body or by stone formation ( also known as Sialolithiasis ) .

It is usually harmless condition . but if the lump is getting bigger and painful the it require proper medical attention . Because sometimes blocked duct get infected .

I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination .

Doctor may order CT scan or MRI . Also doctor should go for excision biopsy to rule out any malignancy .

There are few treatment options for mucocele like surgical remove or marsupilazation along with antibiotic course .

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Hard Lump On Jaw?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mentin in query are pointing towards a condition known as mucocele or mucus retention cyst .Mucocele can occur when a salivary gland (like parotid glands ) duct get blocked by some foriegn body or by stone formation ( also known as Sialolithiasis ) . It is usually harmless condition . but if the lump is getting bigger and painful the it require proper medical attention . Because sometimes blocked duct get infected . I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI . Also doctor should go for excision biopsy to rule out any malignancy . There are few treatment options for mucocele like surgical remove or marsupilazation along with antibiotic course . Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari