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Mucoepidermoid tumor – Salivary gland cancer

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A mucoepidermoid tumor  is   a very rare and distinct type of tumor which mostly develops in the salivary gland. The process of development of this tumor is that the cell randomly acquires changes in genes that regulate the cell division. This cell changes grow quickly in order to form a cluster of cells. A lump in the face, mouth, and neck is the earlier sign of the  Mucoepidermoid tumor .  You may also feel pain in the part of the face, weakness, and numbness. And in order to treat the   tumor, it requires a surgery which includes removal of the entire tumor. Some of the physicians also use random therapy in the earlier stage in order to ensure that no cancer cell remains in the body. Symptoms of   Mucoepidermoid tumor The  mucoepidermoid tumor  generally occurs in adults from the age of twenty to forty year. Some of the common symptoms of this tumor are:- Tenderness –  It is a pain or discomfort when the affected area is touched. Otorrhea -  It is the dis

The general guidance for Parotid tumor surgery recovery and aftercare

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If you have gone through the  Parotid tumor surgery,  then you must take proper care and medication as provided by your physician. You may also take some additional care in order to quick recovery and to reduce the chances of infection or any side-effects. The recoveries of Parotid surgery are always prompt and rapid. The Parotid surgery is done to treat your Parotid tumor, and after the surgery, a formal dressing will be presented to you. After Parotid surgery, you may require extra care as it might be painful, and you may feel tired very easily. Parotid tumor surgery and aftercare tips: Parotid tumors are not very common; you may require extra care, and it also may lead to surgery in case of the infectious Parotid tumor. But if you have gone through the  Parotid tumor surgery   then on the first day after the surgery firstly the drain tube will be removed. The second day of the surgery is all about parotid dressing removal. After the removal of the parotid dressing the a