If you think that this lymph node is enlarging (and especially if the lump is painless), then some consideration should be given to ruling-out lymphoma, or some other malignancy involving the node (fortunately, the great majority of the time, enlarged lymph nodes turn out to be benign, and the enlargement is a temporary response to infection or inflammation in the body).
If you remain concerned about this lump, then consider requesting a consultation with a surgeon or ENT doctor for further evaluation (hopefully, everything will turn out to be okay).
Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
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