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This report aims to disseminate clinical information regarding Warthin-like MEC and the diagnostic pitfalls encountered. A 65-year-old male presented to ENT OPD with the left parotid swelling. Imaging studies (contrast-enhanced computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scan), ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology and Frozen sections all demonstrates findings suggesting Warthin\u2019s tumor. However, histopathological features revealed lymphoid aggregate with germinal center, three cells: mucinous, epidermoid, and intermediate and with foci of invasion. These points to Warthin-like MEC, low grade (AFIP scheme). Warthin-like MEC of the parotid gland is rare as well as newer variant and is often misdiagnosed as Metaplastic Warthin\u2019s tumor. 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