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What Is The Cause Of A Nodule On My Ear After Hypertrophy Parotid Gland?
Following the results of the scanner,I had an left hypertrophy parotid gland.It happend 4 months ago when I touch my left side face;A small nodule appeared below the lobe of my left ear.I am 72 years old,160 pounds,1.6 feet height. Please what treatment do I follow.Thanks.
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The lump is the enlarged parotid gland and if it is not increasing in size or causing you pain, you dont have to worry.
Otherwise meet your ent doctor , he will examine you and order a aspiration biopsy to know the nature of the swelling and guide you further.
Thanks
The lump is the enlarged parotid gland and if it is not increasing in size or causing you pain, you dont have to worry.
Otherwise meet your ent doctor , he will examine you and order a aspiration biopsy to know the nature of the swelling and guide you further.
Thanks
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