Presentation
Right cheek swelling. A subcutaneous lipoma was suspected.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Accessory parotid glands
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The right accessory parotid gland is seen lateral to the right masseter muscle, distinctly separate from the main parotid gland, with the same CT density of both parotid glands.
The smaller left accessory parotid gland is seen opposite the anterior lateral aspect of the left masseter muscle.
Case Discussion
This case may represent accessory parotid glands based on CT characteristics.
Case courtesy of Dr. Mohamed Talaat, Kasr Al Ainy Medical school.
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