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Swollen node
I went to the doctor and they said I have a sinus infection and then I told them I've had a swollen lymph node just under my jaw in the submandibular region on the right side. She checked it and said that it's from the sinus infection, but the lymph node doesn't hurt at all. Could this really be from the infection or is it more serious. Also, on the left side just under the jaw things seem normal so I'm concerned it's something more serious.
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
28 yrs exp
Bangalore
If the module is exactly in submandibular region, it most likely points to an oral or oropharyngeal infection, however, if it is a bit more lateral and posterior, then it becomes the jugulo-digastric group of lymph nodes which indicate nasal or nasopharyngeal infection. As for a malignant lymph node, it has to be hard, stony fixed and absolutely painless. It the texture of node is painless but spongy, more probably it could be a lymphoma but a large, slightly tender mobile node is usually inflammatory! So in this case pain is actually good news!
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