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Is a "mass of the left parotid gland" the same as a tumor? my ent said it is commonly found to be benign and scheduled me for a ct-scan with iv contrast?

Q: is a "mass of the left parotid gland" the same as a tumor? my ent said it is commonly found to be benign and scheduled me for a ct-scan with iv contrast?

: A simple inflammation of the gland from a virus or other agent could give this appearance. The imaging study should give the doc enough information to decide to leave it to self-heal/treat or get a biopsy to discover its true origin.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

A simple inflammation of the gland from a virus or other agent could give this appearance. The imaging study should give the doc enough information to decide to leave it to self-heal/treat or get a biopsy to discover its true origin.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/31/2022

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A member asked:

Is a "mass of the left parotid gland" the same as a tumor? my ent said it is commonly found to be benign and scheduled me for a ct-scan with iv contrast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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