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Parotid gland swelling
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.
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
FNAC of the gland and evaluation
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Dr. Adhavan
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Chennai
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.
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