I started having neck gland soreness in January and my primary Doctor went through the usual treatment methods, but finally had a Head and Neck CT in May which identified a possible aneurysmal bone cyst. Was sent for an MRI in June which came back as possible, odontogenic keratocyst or ameloblastoma. Two days after a consult with Head & Neck at university hospital, I developed a "superinfection" and it landed me in two local ERs because of excessive swelling and pain. It was scary to see this morphing occur so quickly from a slight swelling in the left jaw to a "Fiona" look (Shrek-reference). Being a holiday weekend before the 4th of July did not make navigating easy, but I was directed to the ER at the university hospital and admitted. My blood pressure was really high 160s/120s probably due to the pain, but then it bottomed out at 75/38 while I was in the ER. So glad I made it there before that happened.

Two days later, this past Wednesday, I was in the OR for a biopsy and possible removal of the OKC. Unfortunately, that is not what happened. so now waiting for bone biopsy results and review of treatment plan for Thursday. I am scheduled for mandibular resection once I get through all of the appointments with the rest of the Head & Neck team. I watched the process of a resection, and bone grafting. It amazes me that this can be done! So, really hoping for a benign result this Thursday.