What Is Salivary Gland Tumor and Parotid Cancer
★ Tumors of the salivary glands tumor are abnormal cells that develop in the glands themselves or in the ducts that carry the glands' drainage fluid. Tumors of the salivary glands may be cancerous or benign (malignant). Although benign tumours of the salivary glands represent the majority, some are malignant. Additionally, if untreated, benign tumours have the potential to develop into malignant ones over time. ★ Malignant tumours of the salivary glands are quite uncommon, accounting for only 6% of head and neck cancers. A benign, slow-growing tumour in the parotid gland makes up the majority of salivary gland tumours (around 80% of all salivary gland tumours). Small tumours of the salivary glands are uncommon. ★ a typically painless, hard salivary gland swelling (in front of the ears, under the chin, or on the floor of the mouth). Depending on the underlying reason, swelling might develop at different rates. Rapid swelling is more likely to be a sign of an infection or a m...