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Can dry mouth cause paratitis . par gland swollen 7 weeks.going to ent but can't feel no masses.what test do i ask for to get piece of mind itnot canc?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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Ultrasound: You need a physician examining your mouth and your parotid gland an ultrasound or and Ct scan can evaluate that gland

Answered 11/2/2015

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A member asked:

Can dry mouth cause paratitis . par gland swollen 7 weeks.going to ent but can't feel no masses.what test do i ask for to get piece of mind itnot canc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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