What does "Heterogeneous enhancing well-defined right parotid mass" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Heterogeneous enhancing well-defined right parotid mass" refers to a lump or growth in the right parotid gland, which is one of the saliva-producing glands located near the ears. The term "heterogeneous enhancing" means that the lump is not uniform and shows different areas when viewed with certain imaging techniques. "Well-defined" indicates that the lump has clear boundaries.
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