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What Causes Swelling In The Parotid Gland?
Question: I have a white dot on my left parotid duct and its swelling, tho not necessarily painful. Any advice?
The follow up question box won't let me upload a picture. The best way I can describe it is that the "flap" of the gland is enlarged to about 2x the original size. Its not huge but it certainly doesnt match the other one. If you look directly at it, the dot is on the outward side of the flap, in plain view. Its position is more forward on the flap, closer to the lips. Its about the size of a small pinhead. Hope this helps
The follow up question box won't let me upload a picture. The best way I can describe it is that the "flap" of the gland is enlarged to about 2x the original size. Its not huge but it certainly doesnt match the other one. If you look directly at it, the dot is on the outward side of the flap, in plain view. Its position is more forward on the flap, closer to the lips. Its about the size of a small pinhead. Hope this helps
Brief Answer:
As discussed in details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/20 - white dot on left parotid duct - swelling - not necessarily painful - wants advise...
Such a thing can occur due to the following reasons:
There can be a small cyst.
Can be impacted stone.
Please give some details:
Please post clear and focused photograph as this helps for on-the-spot diagnosis.
Since when is this present?
Is the lesion in oral cavity or on the skin?
Anything that you have tried?
Awaiting.
Brief Answer:
YYYY@YYYY
Detailed Answer:
The opening of the parotid duct is opposite 2nd upper molar.
You may send the photographs on YYYY@YYYY by email
As discussed in details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/20 - white dot on left parotid duct - swelling - not necessarily painful - wants advise...
Such a thing can occur due to the following reasons:
There can be a small cyst.
Can be impacted stone.
Please give some details:
Please post clear and focused photograph as this helps for on-the-spot diagnosis.
Since when is this present?
Is the lesion in oral cavity or on the skin?
Anything that you have tried?
Awaiting.
Brief Answer:
YYYY@YYYY
Detailed Answer:
The opening of the parotid duct is opposite 2nd upper molar.
You may send the photographs on YYYY@YYYY by email
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