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What Does A Lump On The Jawbone Indicate?

My Grandson (2 years old and a triplet) has a quarter -sized nodule at the base of his jawbone and the top of his throat that his mother noticed x 1 month ago. His Mom took him in for a check up and they did a sed rate, it was mildly elevated @ 17. The nodule is not painful, we are hoping it is viral and not lymphoma or something else more serious. Any feedback or suggestions?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

A lump on the jaw bone has a number of causes ranging from viruses, bacterial to lymphoma. If it's not getting better then get FNAC ( Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) done which will help to diagnose the cause.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harihar Devkota
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's  Response
Hello,

The most possible reason for a lump on jaw bone is secondary lymph node enlargement from bacterial or viral infection. Proper care of the primary infection, reveals resolution of lymph node
enlargement.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel

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What Does A Lump On The Jawbone Indicate?

Hello, A lump on the jaw bone has a number of causes ranging from viruses, bacterial to lymphoma. If it s not getting better then get FNAC ( Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) done which will help to diagnose the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harihar Devkota