Salivary Gland Tumor: What Is It?
Salivary gland tumors are uncommon, accounting for just 6% of all head and neck malignancies. A slow-growing benign tumor in the parotid gland is the most frequent form of salivary gland tumor (80 percent of all salivary gland tumors). Salivary gland tumor are uncommon. The cause for most salivary gland cancers is unclear at this time, although genetic research is underway to find out. Skin cancer can sometimes extend to the parotid gland. One sort of benign tumor is known to be caused by smoking. Salivary Gland Tumor Symptoms • One of the salivary glands has a firm, generally painless swelling (in front of the ears, under the chin, or on the floor of the mouth). Depending on the underlying reason, swelling can proceed at different speeds. Slow swelling typically indicates the presence of a benign tumor, but quick swelling suggests the presence of a malignant tumor or infection. • Facial nerve palsy is characterized by difficulty moving one side of the face. This can indicate the ...