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Ultrasound report from 1 year back suggested ill defined patchy hypoechoic areas in submandibular gland and mri done 2 months back came back normal?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Trust your MRI.: It is usually better than an ultrasound study.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 2/26/2014

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