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How can you tell the difference between a parotid cyst and a parotid tumor? (non-painful, hard, unable to be seen only felt due to depth, slightly moveable?

Q: how can you tell the difference between a parotid cyst and a parotid tumor? (non-painful, hard, unable to be seen only felt due to depth, slightly moveable?

: Not by feeling. Most likely need CT or MRI. But better yet go to a walk in clinic for eval.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Not by feeling. Most likely need CT or MRI. But better yet go to a walk in clinic for eval.

Answered 7/6/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Biopsy is often required for the differentiation.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/7/2022

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A member asked:

How can you tell the difference between a parotid cyst and a parotid tumor? (non-painful, hard, unable to be seen only felt due to depth, slightly moveable?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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