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My biopsy suggests that I have a parotid tumor. Should I be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, My biopsy report reads like this. Please comment. Sections examined show a tumor composed of oncocytic cells arranged in cribriform, cystic, and papillary architecture. Comedonecrosis is present within the cysts. Most of the tumor in the biopsies is in situ. Immunohistochemistry was attem... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the description of the biopsy you have provided and will help you regarding it. I must emphasize that before commenting on anything, I must know the site (organ) of the biopsy performed that you have not mentioned. Similar descriptions may have different inter... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My father is planning to undergo surgery for parotid gland swelling that occurred. We have undergone an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan for this purpose. I am attaching the reports of the MRI scan. Could you please provide us with a brief explanation regarding the following detai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have reviewed the attached reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). The MRI reveals a benign tumor of the parotid gland on the left side. According to the MRI findings, the cervica... Read Full »
Does my father need an operation for the lump under his ear?
Query: Hi doctor, About a month ago, my father found a lump under his ear. On consultation, the doctors suggested for a few tests. From the test results, they suggested for an operation to remove that lump. But, there may be some risk involved in the operation like paralysis in any part of face (ear, nose ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all your father's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which are suggestive of parotid tumor. The treatment of choice for such lesion is surgery (superficial parotidectomy), which definitely carries a risk of damage to the facial nerve t... Read Full »