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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Is The Treatment For A Lump In The Neck?

I have had a lump on my neck on the right side just below the jaw in between the chin and my ear for about three years now. It has steadily grown and is now a little bigger than golf ball size. It is soft has not resulted in any pain but at its present size I am concerned that to abruptly bump it could be very serious. For the past 10 weeks now I have had infectious mucus that causes blockage where I must breath through the mouth. It will clear on its own kinda like the pattern of the tides. Clogging and clearing. My doctor says the mucus and the lump are most likely unrelated. I have never had mucus let alone this alarming consistancy every before for more than 7 days straight in my life. I am a 51 year old male. I would think the two would have to be related. A biopsy has returned inconclusive. Today I have an appointment with the doctor hopefully with a visual analysis of the CT scan performed Thursday revealing some clues that are familiar. I have had a peace with this except when the doctor says she's not so sure it not cancerous along with inconclusive findings. Can you help me identify my "unwanted tenant" on my neck doctor as to how I have described? I want to know who this is so I can give him its eviction notice. Its getting pretty big and is looking like I might give birth.
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.It looks like sailoadenitis (lump from the salivary gland infection / obstruction), since it been there for a while, gradually increasing in size.
2.I don't think there is any relationship with the mucus collection and lump.
3.You said FNAC - inconclusive ( most likely its cystic).
4.If you are my patient i would have examined and ask for a ultrasound neck ( helps to detect the nature of the lesion, its origin and extensions.
5.Only if its inconclusive an CT would help in further evaluation.
6.So follow your GP as recommended.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Is The Treatment For A Lump In The Neck?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.It looks like sailoadenitis (lump from the salivary gland infection / obstruction), since it been there for a while, gradually increasing in size. 2.I don t think there is any relationship with the mucus collection and lump. 3.You said FNAC - inconclusive ( most likely its cystic). 4.If you are my patient i would have examined and ask for a ultrasound neck ( helps to detect the nature of the lesion, its origin and extensions. 5.Only if its inconclusive an CT would help in further evaluation. 6.So follow your GP as recommended. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.