My granddaughter has a similar issue. She is 8 yrs old. This knot formed up in her jaw in a weeks time. It only hurts when she touch it. She has been hospitalized for 3 days they are not sure if they should operate cause they dont think its an abscess in the glands anymore. Can u help
Hi,
How are you? It is good that the blood test results were normal. Lymph nodes can be found in a variety of places in the body including the neck and under the jaw and chin. These can become swollen from infection, inflammatory conditions, abscess, or even cancer. When swelling appears suddenly and is painful, injury or an infection ( which is the most common cause) may be considered. On the other hand, enlargement that comes on gradually and painlessly may, in some cases, result from malignancy. It is best that you have this checked by your doctor for proper evaluation. A complete physical examination and additional diagnostic tests such as chest x-ray and scan may be indicated. Take care and do keep us posted.