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Suspected salivary mucocele?

Would this be consistent with a salivary mucocele? No CF on the top structure, mild CF on the gland below.

I was there for an echo and was curious what this potential mucocele would look like.

Thank you!

Karen

rlobetti

March 5, 2021 at 8:09 am -

Most likley, athough a

Most likley, athough a hematoma or abscess can look the same. Easiest way is to apsirate and see what type of fluid is aspirated.

March 5, 2021 at 10:59 am -

Looks like a steatitis or

Looks like a steatitis or cellulits pattern. Needs a needle cyto and culture for sure

4ebersoles

March 5, 2021 at 12:02 pm -

Thank you both! I’ll

Thank you both! I’ll recommend that.