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It is possible to have a swollen gland that never seems to go away, and that enlarges during colds or throat infections. You “glands” are lymph nodes that can be located in the front or back of the neck as well as other places in your body. They serve as filtering stations for debris caused when white blood cells in your body respond to infections. In the process of doing their job, they often enlarge.
On rare occasions, a persistent swollen gland is a sign of a more serious inflammation or even a type of tumor. So the safest course would be for you to have it checked out by your doctor.
You're not alone. Take a look at a few of the questions related to this topic that other teens have asked us.
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Posted 8-30-06
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