6 February 2024
It is a generally benign oncological pathology that affects the salivary glands, in this case, the parotid glands, which are located on the cheeks, in front of the ears, one on each side; surrounding the facial nerve which is responsible for moving the muscles of the face.
Parotid tumors are rare and usually manifest mainly due to the following:
The main risk of parotid tumors is that they become cancerous and spread to other organs. The second complication is that the facial nerve is damaged during surgery to remove the tumors.
The doctor will analyze your symptoms and medical history, perform a physical examination, and request various tests, including:
The treatment will be established based on the size of the tumors, severity, and your general health, but usually includes surgery to remove the tumor, either by removing part or all of the parotid gland.
If the tumor is cancerous, you will need:
As surgery to remove parotid tumors is complex, the presence of a multidisciplinary medical group will help achieve better results.
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