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I had an ultrasound. Please review my reports.
Query: Hi doctor, I would like you to take a look at my ultrasound report from today. The region of interest is superficial to the left parotid corresponds to a 12 x 14 x 5 mm focus of echogenic soft tissue, possibly representing accessory parotid tissue. Within it are some small rounded hypoechoic foci. N... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ultrasound scan report shows that there is a small area in the left parotid region, the upper part of the neck, and this is on a plane above the parotid gland, a salivary gland. This is likely a normal accessory (extra) salivary gland and less likely to be any abnor... Read Full »
Can oral cancer cause skin flaps to protrude from the mouth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have two flaps of skin on the inside of my mouth at the top of the cheek next to my upper set of teeth.They are painless but occasionally make it feel as though something is stuck between my teeth. I have been a regular smoker for the past three years, so am I developing cancerous tumo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, As per your history it seems to me that these are the openings of parotid duct. These are normal anatomical structures, there is no need to worry. Consult a dentist or share me a picture, so then I will provide you better possible opinion. Pl... Read Full »