Tag Michael L. Lepore MD FACS

Neck Masses

1 What is a reasonable differential diagnosis for masses/lumps in the ipsilateral neck? Nonspecific lymphadenopathy Salivary gland tumor Viral or bacterial infectious process Lymphoma Carotid body tumor/chemodectoma Metastatic carcinoma Tuberculosis or a fungal disease Prominent normal anatomy 2 Could normal…

Parotid Tumors

1 Describe the location and characteristics of the parotid gland The paired parotid glands are the largest of the three major salivary glands. The parotid gland is triangular in shape bounded superiorly by the zygomatic arch; posteriorly by the external…