“Lump in cheekbone under eye”
Hi I have a lump in my cheekbone previously been to the dentist no abscess then to the doctor who hadn’t really got a clue what it is but put me on antibiotics it’s two months and it’s gotten more softer but still there what could it be thanks
Male | 22 years old
Complaint duration: 60 days
4 Answers
This is really difficult to say without seeing you or examining a radiologic study. If you can feel it, it's in the soft tissues of the face and not truly located within the cheekbone (zygoma). The lump could represent an accessory parotid (salivary) gland or even an intraparotid lymph node. Benign salivary gland tumors, cysts, and areas of scar in the gland from prior infections are also possibilities.
You may call my office at 952.999.4049 for an appt. I will need to look at it.
Hi - thank you for your question.
Dental X-ray is important to have done - The softer lump is likely a resolving bone infection - now a cyst - filled with fluid - and it likely will resolve slowly - Abscesses are common in dental bones - and if not drained by root canal or other method, then the abscess softens to a cyst. Antibiotics are important - and the duration matters - at least 14 days - sometimes 21 to 28 days is necessary.
Dental X-ray is important to have done - The softer lump is likely a resolving bone infection - now a cyst - filled with fluid - and it likely will resolve slowly - Abscesses are common in dental bones - and if not drained by root canal or other method, then the abscess softens to a cyst. Antibiotics are important - and the duration matters - at least 14 days - sometimes 21 to 28 days is necessary.
Could be cyst, lipoma, or other. Best to see ENT.
