Squamous cell in cyst of parotid gland

I am currently under a private consultant for a lump had to front of ear for a few weeks now.   
ultrasound detected a cyst / pus and FNA biopsy showed a squamous cell al in parotid gland 

i have my follow up on Monday following MRI 

it hasn't grown in size but reduced from when I first noticed the swelling 

Consultant said he wasn't concerned but needed to be reassured and rule things out 

driving my self crazy done the dreaded and googled the meaning of the cell as I had not heard of it before and yep it hasn't done me any favours whatsoever

  • Hello and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear that you are having investigations and hopefully you will hear more today.

    When symptoms are being investigated it is not unusual to have several different tests.  As we are not involved in your care it is difficult to give an opinion but your Consultant did not seem to be too concerned. I also think that it sounds reassuring that the lump appears to have got smaller.

    Googling symptoms rarely helps as it is so general and does not really take in to account each individual.

    I hope today goes well for you.

    All the best,

    Catherine