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What Does Swelling Below Ear And In Mouth Indicate?

Sir, My father is having a swelling below ear and some problem inside the mouth with some bulging. 2 biopsies done below the ear and it does it have any signs for cancer.Doctor is suspecting cancer in throat and biopsy done for throat and waiting for report. Can you suggest what is the next step
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM...

You have swelling arising from throat that is posterior pharynx and protruding below ear according to history ....

Your FNAC report suscipious of cancer ..

So biopsy done ....
We have to wait for histopathology report ..

If it is malignant lesion like squamous cell carcinoma than surgical excision is necessary. ...

If needed radio or chemotherapy given ...

Meanwhile smoking is avoided ...

Your further management depend on histopathology report ..

Take care ....
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What Does Swelling Below Ear And In Mouth Indicate?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM... You have swelling arising from throat that is posterior pharynx and protruding below ear according to history .... Your FNAC report suscipious of cancer .. So biopsy done .... We have to wait for histopathology report .. If it is malignant lesion like squamous cell carcinoma than surgical excision is necessary. ... If needed radio or chemotherapy given ... Meanwhile smoking is avoided ... Your further management depend on histopathology report .. Take care ....