Hi I have a painful lump on my right side jawbone back by my ear. At first it was smaller and I could move it around but now it doesn t move and I also noticed a lump in my neck on the right side. The lump in my neck is tender when I touch it but I don t know if that is from me feeling for it often. The lump on my jawbone has always been painful and I noticed that over a month ago. My best friend passed away from Hodgkins which started as a lump in her neck. Should I be concerned?
Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. In case if the lesion is immobile and hard to touch - possibly bony lesion can be considered ad differential diagnosis. 2. Which is oncogenic cyst followed by option lesion. 3. In case of a soft lesion the possible cause could be parotid gland / submandibular lesion.4. An ultrasound scan of the lesion will help to evaluate the nature of the lesion and its source and extensions.5. I would suggest requesting your GP to refer for a scan and depending on the findings - further treatment can be planned. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query,anything to ask ? Do not hesitate to ask.http