Cyst-like lump on chin

[JackieMcC]

Hi everyone, apologies if there have been posts about this before (searched but couldn’t find any), but is anyone suffering from cyst-like lumps on their chin? I’ve recently developed one and I’m worried that it’s going to continue to grow. I wonder if it’s related to the CLL or just a coincidence? Has anyone had such lumps removed? With thanks for any replies. Jackie

[JigFettler Volunteer]

Hi Jackie

May I assume by "under the chin" you mean BEHIND the jaw bone - just above the adams apple?

IF this is the case - it may well be a lymph node.

Please get it checked by a doctor in case its due to - or associated with - something else. It is not likely to be normal.

If it is a lymph node associated with CLL - then - like may others it will remain till treatment of the CLL.

I had such a node. It felt cyst-like. Its now gone, thanks to FCR!

Because of CLL our immune systems are weakened and we are at risk of other conditions, so its important we get things checked.

I note you are in the UK - so you would take this to your GP in the first instance.

Best wishes

Jig (UK)

[JackieMcC in reply to JigFettler]

Thank you Jig. I’m seeing my haematologist this coming week so I will ask him if it’s a lymphnode or not.

Regards, Jackie

[JigFettler Volunteer in reply to JackieMcC]

We have lymph nodes all over the place, hundreds - any can swell up due to CLL. In fact my CLL was diagnosed due to a lymph node swelling in my elbow region - an Epitrochlear Lymph Node. Jig

[PlanetaryKim]

If it's directly under the chin... probably submental lymph nodes. Mine enlarged when my CLL was progressing. Shrank back down to nothing when CLL was controlled.

[Ironj]

I had a cyst below my Adams Apple it lasted about a week it got the size of 1” by 1”. I covered it with antibiotic ointment and it went away this was a year before I found out I had SLL. A pet scan never should anything in that area when I had one done a year ago. It may just be a cyst but should be checked out

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Jackie,

I had a bunch of them under my chin. I was told, they were swollen lymphs. They can swell if you are having dental problems too.

[JackieMcC]

Thank you for your replies everyone. As the lump is more or less on the chin (not under), I think it fits the picture of a submental node, and is all part of the CLL. I'll get it checked out on Wednesday.

Thanks again, Jackie

[bayside64]

Might also be a salivary gland.