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What Does My MRI Scan Test Result Indicate?

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Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016
Question: An MRI for tinnitus and hearing loss was conducted earlier this week. While nothing related to the hearing loss was found, a 1.2 cm mass was found in the cheek adjacent to the masseter muscle. Possible necrotic lymph node, or something else. My ENT physician is doing a biopsy later today. What questions should I ask her? Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
In my opinion , biopsy will confirm the diagnosis .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

In my opinion , biopsy will confirm the diagnosis .

Most probably it can be inflammatory lymph node or benign tumor/mass common in this region .

No need to concern too much .

Management will depend upon biopsy report of mass .

Till the report comes ,
Start Antiseptic chlorhexidine/Betadin Mouth Wash twice daily .

Ask about color & consistency of aspiration on biopsy . Thick yellowish discharge will indicate infective pathology . XXXXXXX fluid on aspiration will indicate cystic nature of mass .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.
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What Does My MRI Scan Test Result Indicate?

Brief Answer: In my opinion , biopsy will confirm the diagnosis . Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. In my opinion , biopsy will confirm the diagnosis . Most probably it can be inflammatory lymph node or benign tumor/mass common in this region . No need to concern too much . Management will depend upon biopsy report of mass . Till the report comes , Start Antiseptic chlorhexidine/Betadin Mouth Wash twice daily . Ask about color & consistency of aspiration on biopsy . Thick yellowish discharge will indicate infective pathology . XXXXXXX fluid on aspiration will indicate cystic nature of mass . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.