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Parotid gland swelling

2022-11-19 11:30:51
Pls find the attachment and suggest me , its swelling from approx 1 month. No pain but worried its some times become little normal and then again become little harder
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The USG mentions normal echotexture. It suggests that there’s nothing to worry. Since the gland is bulky, you can get an FNAC done to confirm.
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Needs further evaluation if the gland becomes bigger or begins to pain.

Answered2022-11-19 11:52:58

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FNAC of the gland and evaluation

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Is the swelling increasing in size?? ANY SYMPTOMS??
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better to consult in person and u may need to do a FNAC from the gland.

Answered2022-11-19 11:49:48

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