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Possible warthin's tumor at tail of parotid gland, there for years, no change ent says too tiny to biposy,to come back in 6 months.is cancer unlikely?
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Cancer unlikely: Since this tumor has been there for many years and is still too small to biopsy, it can be left alone. it is not likely to be a cancer unless it is growing in size.
Answered 6/15/2017
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