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Complex cystic hypoechoic nodules right parotid gland with internal vascular septations &calcifications echogenic foci biopsy in future. inconclusive?

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Parotid mass: Your doctor will probably want an FNA, fine needle aspiration to obtain cells that can be examined by a pathologist. Probably will be benign but your ENT may suggest it be completely excised.

Answered 3/10/2020

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