What causes lump near jawline and ear lobe along with numb face?
Patient: I feel a lump by my jawline and ear lobe, parts of my face feel numb sometimes.  You can't really feel it until I turn my head to the opposite side. It doesn't seem to bother me and I am not sure how long it's been there. I noticed it a couple of weeks ago.   Although about 1-2 months ago I woke up with extreme neck pain like I had a pinched nerve. I have a feeling it's related to the lump. Doctor: Welcome to health care magic. 1.The most possible cause could be submandibular cystic dilatation - sialadenitis.2.Other possible causes could be submandibular gland lesions, bony cystic lesions.3.Finally lymph nodal enlargement. To conclude the diagnosis - primarily ultrasound examination will help to evaluate. 4.Ultrasound will help to evaluate the nature of the lesion, its source and extensions.5.So i would suggest to request for a ultrasound scan and further depends on the scan result.Good luck.Hope i have answered your query,any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888