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2019-05-24 18:13:53
My left cheek was swollen infornt of the ear and above the jaw line from the past 6months but i have NO PAIN, NO INFECTION and i can easily open my mouth What might be the problem?? why it is swollen
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Parotid gland infection or inflammation. Need more detailed history.
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Answered2019-05-25 13:21:56

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Answered2019-05-25 00:44:38

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It can be parotid tumor.

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