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First noticed7yrs ago, last wk went to ent,tiny 10mm possible warthins,left side parotid.too tiny to biopsy.if cancer,would have grown,changed by now?

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Parotid mass: You look too young for Warthin's tumor. Mass can be biopsied with fine needle, Can use ultrasound for guidance. See another ENT. Consider MRI of the gland.

Answered 6/17/2017

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A member asked:

First noticed7yrs ago, last wk went to ent,tiny 10mm possible warthins,left side parotid.too tiny to biopsy.if cancer,would have grown,changed by now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

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