Cystic parotid lesion

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left parotid region swelling - 2 - 3 yrs.

Patient Data

Age: 70 yrs
Gender: Male
ultrasound

A cyst with low level mobile echoes is noted in superficial lobe of left parotid gland.

Cyst appears to extends to deep part - It turns deep to  mandible.

Rim of normal parenchyma is noted superficial to cyst.

No solid nodule / calcification is noted.

Approximate size - 40 x 37 x 20 mm

Case Discussion

FNA - Non-conclusive.

No further follow up.

Cystic parotid lesion

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