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Hello, i have benign cyst on my neck and it is about parotid gland, is surgery is the only treatment? if so then how safe or complicated is surgery?

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Dr. Imtiaz Chaudhry answered

Specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Parotid gland cyst: Parotid gland cyst can be excised by meticulous surgery without causing damage to the gland. Your surgeon can tell you based on the size and if there are any contraindications for the surgery.

Answered 2/26/2013

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