Cancer symptom ? Lump on neck Posted: 02-20-08 07:57am
I have a lump on my neck that is small and
very close to my voice box, i have one
similar to it under my jawbone just under
my ear which i always thought was a gland,
but i believe this isn't a gland and it
itches me sometimes too, i am very worried
about it ever since I had the cervical
cancer scare a few months ago, please
help.
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Cancers Answer A3748 Posted: 02-29-08 08:27am
YOU WROTE: Pre-existing conditions:
epilepsy, petite mal
Current medical status: just had a lletz
porocedure in december for CIN3 cells
Current medical treatment: I should be on
epilim but no longer take it as I hear it
can cause problems in birth and I am
interested in getting pregnant.
It doesn’t seem likely to me that the
lumps on your neck are connected with
cervical dysplasion (CIN-3). CIN-3 is a
precancerous lesion that can be
successfully treated. Nonethless, the
lumps should be checked so that you can
know if they are located in the skin or
under the skin. If the lump(s) are under
the skin, you could be experiencing
inflamed lymph nodes (lymphadenitis).
Lymphadenitis of the neck is usually due
to some type of throat infection.
Furthermore, the lump under the ear could
be a swollen parotid gland (parotitis). A
common symptom for both lymphadenitis and
parotitis is pain on touch. Neither
lymphadenitis nor parotitis can cause
itching.
If the lump originates from the skin it
could be a local infection (furuncle) or a
tumor. In cases of skin infection, itching
can be present. You can consult your GP
and later, if necessary, an
ENT-specialist.
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