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Painless Swollen submandibular
I noticed about 6 months ago that there was swelling of the right submandibular gland. I have had blood test done at my PCP with a normal result and a CT ordered by an ENT. Which has come back as normal. He also performed physical examination of the mouth and neck with palpating with normal results. The gland is spherical and prominent only when I force it to expand by taking a deep breath and holding it in my mouth.
Should I go in further testing? Should these results and exams suffice?
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Submandibular gland may be palpable and prominent in some individuals. Since you have already taken a CT scan there is no need to worry. Unless it further enlarges in size and produces other symptoms such as pain, further evaluation is not necessary
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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