Parotid gland tumor is the most common, type of salivary gland tumor. It is a slow-growing noncancerous parotid gland tumor, which gradually increases the size of the gland. Parotid gland tumors often cause painless swelling in the face or jaw, numbness, burning or prickling sensation in the face, unilateral muscle weakness of the face, difficulty in wide opening of the mouth, and difficulty swallowing. Parotid tumor treatment usually requires surgery to remove the tumor. Additional treatments like radiation therapy and chemotherapy are considered if the tumor contains cancer cells.
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
Query: Hello doctor, My father is planning to undergo surgery for parotid gland swelling that occurred. We have undergone an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan for this purpose. I am attaching the reports of the MRI scan. Could you please provide us with a brief explanation regarding the following detai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have reviewed the attached reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). The MRI reveals a benign tumor of the parotid gland on the left side. According to the MRI findings, the cervica... Read Full »