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1 cm nodular lesion in the superficial aspect of the anterior left parotd gland which is nonspecifc. no surrounding infammatory changes seen in the subcutaneous tissues." what does this mean? i've had this symptomless painless lump for over a month?

Q: 1 cm nodular lesion in the superficial aspect of the anterior left parotd gland which is nonspecifc. no surrounding infammatory changes seen in the subcutaneous tissues." what does this mean? i've had this symptomless painless lump for over a month?

: It sounds like what I would expect them to write if they found a lymph node or benign cyst at that location. It is good news.

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It sounds like what I would expect them to write if they found a lymph node or benign cyst at that location. It is good news.

Answered 8/16/2022

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A member asked:

1 cm nodular lesion in the superficial aspect of the anterior left parotd gland which is nonspecifc. no surrounding infammatory changes seen in the subcutaneous tissues." what does this mean? i've had this symptomless painless lump for over a month?

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