Lumps Swellings
Facial swelling or lump
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A lump or swelling on the face that wasn't caused by an injury is most likely to be one of the following:
- Mumps a viral infection that usually affects children and causes swelling of the glands on the side of the face
- an allergic reaction for example to peanuts, which causes swelling in the deeper layers of the skin ( angioedema )
- a dental abscess that causes the side of the mouth to swell
- a salivary gland stone this forms when the chemicals in saliva crystallise and block the flow of saliva from a salivary gland near the jaw, causing pain and swelling around the jaw
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Facial swelling or lump
A lump or swelling on the face that wasn't caused by an injury is most likely to be one of the following: Mumps a viral infection that usually affects children and causes swelling of the glands on
Introduction
Most lumps and swellings are harmless but they should still be checked by a GP. Find out more about different types of lumps and swellings and why they occur.
Lump in the armpit
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Lump in the breast
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Lump in the neck or throat
A lump in the neck or throat is most likely to be one of the following: swollen glands usually a sign of infection, such as a cold or glandular fever ; the glands tend to go down when you rec
Lump on the shoulder, back, chest or arm
A lump on the shoulder, back, chest or arm is most likely to be a lipoma or a cyst. A lipoma is a soft, fatty lump that grows under the skin. It's fairly common, harmless and can usually be left alo
