Little Maya’s discomfort caught her parents, Aaron and Emma, off guard as she absent-mindedly scratched at her neck. What initially seemed like a harmless itch soon escalated into a cause for concern when Aaron and Emma noticed a peculiar swelling below Maya’s jaw.
At first, they brushed it off as a minor irritation, perhaps a reaction to a bug bite or a harmless bump. However, as the days went by, the swelling persisted and even seemed to grow larger. Concerned for their daughter’s well-being, Aaron and Emma wasted no time in seeking medical attention.
Upon examination at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, doctors initially suspected a swollen gland, a common occurrence in infants that often resolves on its own. Relieved by the seemingly straightforward diagnosis, Aaron and Emma returned home with Maya, hoping the swelling would subside on its own.
Their relief, however, was short-lived. As days passed, Maya’s condition only seemed to worsen, with the swelling beneath her jaw continuing to grow, now resembling the size of one and a half golf balls. Alarmed by the rapid progression of Maya’s symptoms, Aaron and Emma knew they couldn’t ignore the issue any longer.
Fearing the worst, Maya’s grandmother took matters into her own hands and brought her back to the hospital for further evaluation. It was a decision that would soon uncover the shocking truth behind Maya’s mysterious ailment.
This time, the physicians took a closer look, suspecting a more serious underlying condition. As they examined Maya, their expressions turned grave, and murmurs of concern filled the room. It was clear that Maya’s condition required urgent attention and further investigation.
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