I Have a Mass in My Parotid GlandSalivary gland tumors most commonly originate from the parotid gland located in front of the ear. About 80% of the tumors found in this gland are benign. However, they cause a mass in the gland due to uncontrolled cell proliferation. The resulting mass
Is a biopsy necessary for salivary gland tumours?About 80% of salivary gland tumours originate in the salivary gland in front of the ear called the parotid gland. The parotid gland is a major gland, one in front of each ear, responsible for a significant portion of our saliva secretion. It
What is the scar after parotidectomy surgery?The scar formed during parotidectomy surgery is a scar extending from the front of the ear to the neck. This scar, which is approximately 6-8 cm long, can be closed with subcutaneous sutures known as aesthetic sutures when possible. In recent years, I have
Is parotidectomy surgery risky?Parotidectomy is an operation performed on tumours of the salivary gland called parathyroid gland. Parotidectomy surgery carries some risks primarily related to the facial nerve. The facial nerve and its branches located in the area of the surgery may be damaged during salivary gland surgery. Therefore, there
