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Pleomorphic Adenoma

Pleomorphic adenoma is a noncancerous salivary gland tumor that most commonly affects the parotid gland. Females are more commonly affected by pleomorphic adenoma than men. Difficulty in swallowing and chewing, hearing impairment, and muscle weakness of the face are its common symptoms. Surgery is the most common treatment for pleomorphic adenoma

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Kindly explain MRI taken for round substance under ear.

Query: Hello doctor, Kindly read and explain my MRI report. There is a small round substance under the left ear.  Read Full »


Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is an abnormal mass in your parotid gland which is mostly pleomorphic adenoma (attachment removed to protect patient identity). An adenoma is a benign type of salivary gland tumor. Histological examination is mandatory to confirm the diagnosis. There are two ways, t...  Read Full »

I had a lump under my lip, which grew after surgery. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor, A few weeks ago, a yellowish, firm, dome-shaped smooth lump started to grow under my lower lip. It was visible only after pulling the lip down. My oral and maxillofacial surgeon suspected it could be a minor salivary gland tumor, so he removed the lesion with the salivary gland and sen...  Read Full »


Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All benign and malignant oral cavity tumors have very similar features; hence, a biopsy is needed when we suspect a tumor in the initial visit, irrespective of the color. We cannot establish a confirmative diagnosis unless the cell type is studied under the microscope...  Read Full »

I think the surgery I had few weeks back damaged some nerve. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a fever, intense pain, and nerve damage. I had surgery a few weeks ago. I think I have been injured or got nerve damage from the surgery. The pain is extremely severe. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Could you please elaborate more about your symptoms? What kind of intense pain are you having and in which part of the body? What sort of nerve damage do you think you have? Regards.   Read Full »

What is the growth on the corner of my eye?

Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned because I have a growth on the corner of my eye that you can see when you pull my eyelid to the side. It has been there for a long time. I do not even remember the first time I noticed it. It is a pinkish color. It does not move with my eye so it does not seem like it is...  Read Full »


Dr. Manjunath Natarajan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The swelling that I can see in the photo of yours (attachment removed to protect patient identity) can be one of the two things. A swelling of the lacrimal gland. Dacryoadenitis and pleomorphic adenoma. It could also simply be fat that is normally present in our eyeball...  Read Full »

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