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What Could Be The Lump On The Cheek That Suddenly Appeared Overnight And Is Not Hurting?
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I'm a 40 year old man who woke up this morning with a big lump in the right cheek. I browsed thru other answers about this but couldn't find any similaritys. Last night there was nothing, but now the lump is about two inches long (vertical) and 1 inch wide. It doesn't hurt, it's just uncomfortable. The lump is kind of hard and doesn't give when i press down on it, and it feels like i can move it around in the cheek. I plan to call the doctor over the weekend.
Can you say anything about this lump?
Thank you.
Stein, norway.
I'm a 40 year old man who woke up this morning with a big lump in the right cheek. I browsed thru other answers about this but couldn't find any similaritys. Last night there was nothing, but now the lump is about two inches long (vertical) and 1 inch wide. It doesn't hurt, it's just uncomfortable. The lump is kind of hard and doesn't give when i press down on it, and it feels like i can move it around in the cheek. I plan to call the doctor over the weekend.
Can you say anything about this lump?
Thank you.
Stein, norway.
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Sun, 5 Jan 2014
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM
I would keep a possibility of Angioedema. Angioedema or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It can be either Acquired OR Hereditary Angioedema.
I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a proper evaluation and treatment.
take care
regards
I would keep a possibility of Angioedema. Angioedema or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It can be either Acquired OR Hereditary Angioedema.
I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a proper evaluation and treatment.
take care
regards
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