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What type of doctor do I see?
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Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch Caldwell - NJ
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What type of doctor do I see?

by tindar141, Nov 01, 2008 06:58AM
I had an MRI (due to spells of vertigo with blackouts) which showed a cyst anterior to the right masseter and mandibular condyle.  What type of doctor should I see for this, and could it be the cause of my vertigo?

by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Nov 01, 2008 08:49AM
You should first see a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.  It would be an unlikely cause for the vertigo unless it involved the internal structures around the ear.

It is possible, but you should not delay treatment as the cyst may begin to grow rapidly at any time.

Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation.  This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
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