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Possible Causes of a Movable Lump on Your Jaw Bone

Cancer

Some forms of cancer, such as in the lymph nodes, skin, or salivary gland, would cause tumors or lumps under the chin or around the jaw. Leukemia and Hodgkin may result in symptoms as well. In most cases, these growths tend to be hard to touch and have an odd shape. You may feel pain, tingling, or numbness. When cancerous cells reach nerve cells. To determine whether the lump is cancerous or benign, a doctor may do a biopsy. Depending on the underlying causes, there are many treatment options, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. [6]