Alpha Surgical Group

  The process of parotid removal is called as parotidectomy – surgical excision of the gland – the major and largest of the salivary glands. The procedure is most typically performed due to the neoplasm or tumors that are growths of rapidly and abnormally dividing cells. Neoplasms can be benign or non-cancerous and malignant or cancerous. What Happens After Parotid Gland Is Removal Parotidremoval process is done properly and by following surgical guidelines. Patients suffering with the symptoms and get treatment for removal may notice that that skin in and around the ear sweats excessively after the removal procedure (Gustatory sweating and Frey’s syndrome). Not to mention the sweating that is noticeable around mealtime and at the time the skin can also turn red and feel warm. Parotid gland includes two lobes – the superficial lobe and the deep lobe. Surgery is done to remove a tumor in the superficial lobe – called a superficial parotidectomy. Surgery is done to remove a tumor

  Salivary gland cancer is a rare disease – in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the salivary glands – making saliva and release it into the mouth. Saliva has enzymes – helping digest food and antibodies to help protect against infections of the mouth and throat. There are different symptoms that include a constant abnormal or foul taste in your mouth, inability in fully open your mouth, discomfort or pain at the time of opening your mouth or eating, puss in your mouth, dry mouth, pain in your mouth and face pain. Not to mention common symptoms of blocked salivary gland that include a sore or painful lump under the tongue, pain or swelling below the jaw of ears, pain that increase when eating. Some common signs and symptoms of salivary gland tumor may include a lump or swelling on or near your jaw or in your neck or mouth, numbness in part of your face, muscle weakness on one side of your face, persistent pain in the area of a salivary gland, difficulty swallowi