Bag the Derm guy, Cuttie. Just get in to see your regular MD.... ASAP. If he needs a second opinion, my guess would be he would send you to an ENT specialist for a biopsy or ultrasound or other diagnostic imaging.

You look like an otherwise young healthy fellow... I would postulate an enlarged lymph node or submandibular salivary gland (as others have already suggested). Worst case scenarios.... HMMM... lymphoma or salivary gland tumor. Not something to mess around with.

Make your appointment before your next fishing trip.... SERIOUSLY.
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