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I have a cystic mass in right my parotid gland nd i get headache on my right side is there my need to worry bout the worst which is possible of cancer?

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May or mat not be: Your head ache may or may not be related to the cystic mass of parotid gland. Cystic lesion could be benign cyst adenoma ( or degeneration in a benign mixed tumor ) a rare cyst-adenocarcinoma., need investigation , most likely will need removal. Speak to your doctor , and plan the treatment

Answered 6/25/2013

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