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Have painful, very swollen parotid gland, wcc and virus studies normal.ultrasound revealed whole gland swelling, no stones.causes?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Not enuf info: Need to know how long this has been going on, whether WBC is normal or not, whether biopsy has been suggested, etc. Sounds as if you have been going through a progressive detailed evaluation and suggest you continue with this knowledgeable physician.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Have painful, very swollen parotid gland, wcc and virus studies normal.ultrasound revealed whole gland swelling, no stones.causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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