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What Does A Painful Lump On The Left Side Of Jaw Indicate?

I have a painful lump on the left side of my jaw. I just noticed this today. It is not painful on the inside on my mouth. It is only painful when pushing on the lump. I am 44 yrs old, 153 lbs., have depression, anxiety and high blood pressure. No other medical history.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.It could be a lump/lesion arising from the mandible.
2.I would ask for a X-ray lateral and anterio-posterior view to confirm.
3.Onter Differential would be a cystic/ solid mass arising from the submandibular gland. ( an ultrasound would help to identify the content of the lesion)
4.So get an ultrasound scan after if necessary x-ray.
5.take near possible appointment and get the scans done.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Does A Painful Lump On The Left Side Of Jaw Indicate?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.It could be a lump/lesion arising from the mandible. 2.I would ask for a X-ray lateral and anterio-posterior view to confirm. 3.Onter Differential would be a cystic/ solid mass arising from the submandibular gland. ( an ultrasound would help to identify the content of the lesion) 4.So get an ultrasound scan after if necessary x-ray. 5.take near possible appointment and get the scans done. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.