Fine needle aspiration of parotid

Hi 

had ultrasound and then FNA on a lump in my left parotid. I was very surprised to see the lump collapse to nothing on the ultrasound then refill. The lump is very hard. I therefore wonder -

1. If it's a solid tumor how can it collapse like that 

2. If it's solid how can it be a fluid filled gap?

I should have asked at the time but has anyone experienced this ?

  • Hello Rdt123, 

    Welcome to our forum and I hope that you will hear from others here who have experienced this and that they will share their insights with you. 

    It might be worth if you get a chance asking your doctor about this as they will have the expertise to explain it all in detail. 

    I hope you won't need to wait too long for your results and that everything turns out to be fine for you.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator