I had an mri without dye that shows a left parotid gland superficial lobe 1.9 x 2.1 cm mass. And also a very shallow left foraminal disc protrusion at C6-7 with minimal narrowing of the left neural foramen. I had a CT scan with contrast and it verified the parotid gland. Trying to find out if that is what s causing my neck to be so tight and uncomfortable and hot and swelling, dizziness, tight face muscles, fatigue, and weakness in my hands. 2 surgeries were mentioned and I m trying to see if both are necessary for whatever is wrong. laproscopic surgery on the C6-7 and also cut out the left parotid gland.