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What Causes A Lump On The Face Despite Having Normal CT Scan Results?
yes i had a ct scan of my face for paratoid gland there were gonna do it with contrast but i am allergic to the dye so they wanted my to take some medication prior to the test but then changed their minds and made the test for just a ct scan my problem is in front of my ear close to my cheek my face is swollen it has been like this for some time i got concerned because it seems to be growing in size and now the other side has a lump just not as big never the less the ct scan came back normal and bothers me that i didnt have the test with contrast dye since i was told it was a better test i just cant believe that this lump on my face is normal i look at others and have yet to find someone with the same problem
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
Hello,
I can understand your concern. CT scan of your gland showed that there is no growing tumors or other growth in the gland. I agree with you that the scan with dye would have been more helpful as it would have shown if there was an obstruction in the salivary duct (duct that transports saliva from parotid gland to mouth). Obstruction in the duct can cause such swelling.
However, as both sides are affected now, I would advise you to visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and go for examination of the TMJ area, the joint that helps in opining and closing of the lower jaw along with side to side movements. The surgeon will also look for problem related to the wisdom teeth that might cause such swelling. If nothing is found by the surgeon too, you may got for an MRI. If MRI comes normal, there might be really nothing wrong with your face and you can accept it as normal.
Your consulting doctor might not have used dye as you are allergic to it and the swelling must be painless. If the duct was obstructed, you might be feeling pain while eating.
I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I can understand your concern. CT scan of your gland showed that there is no growing tumors or other growth in the gland. I agree with you that the scan with dye would have been more helpful as it would have shown if there was an obstruction in the salivary duct (duct that transports saliva from parotid gland to mouth). Obstruction in the duct can cause such swelling.
However, as both sides are affected now, I would advise you to visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and go for examination of the TMJ area, the joint that helps in opining and closing of the lower jaw along with side to side movements. The surgeon will also look for problem related to the wisdom teeth that might cause such swelling. If nothing is found by the surgeon too, you may got for an MRI. If MRI comes normal, there might be really nothing wrong with your face and you can accept it as normal.
Your consulting doctor might not have used dye as you are allergic to it and the swelling must be painless. If the duct was obstructed, you might be feeling pain while eating.
I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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