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Poss. cancer? us of right parotid gland. complex abnormal cystic lesion. demonstrates internal debris & septations w/vascularity. etiology uncertain.

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Hard to say….: That reading is definitely not a typical reading for a cancerous tumor, however in an abundance of caution you should probably get a needle biopsy and see an ear nose and throat, head and neck surgeon who is well-versed in parotid gland surgery.

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Answered 9/15/2017

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