May 2019 — Anatomic and Clinical Pathology: Case 1

74-year-old female presented with a painless right parotid mass that had been stable for two years. Imaging showed a (1 cm) hypoechoic, slightly lobulated nodule. The patient underwent FNA aspiration followed by resection of the right superficial parotid gland. Significant clinical history for recent squamous cell carcinoma of the right cheek and remote history of right breast invasive ductal carcinoma.

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Resident, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Mayo Clinic
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Consultant, Anatomic Pathology
Mayo Clinic
Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
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