PAROTID TUMOR SYMPTOMS
- Unexplained painless or painful growth of the parotid gland
- Lump in the cheek, neck, or mouth
- Sensation of fullness of the parotid gland
- Numbness or changes of sensation over parts of the face
- Sudden onset of facial or neck pain
- Twitching or weakness of the facial muscles
- Paralysis of the face
- Difficulty with speech
- Unexplained weight loss, fever, or night sweats
PAROTID TUMOR DIAGNOSIS
Parotid tumors can vary in presentation and associated symptoms.
Patient History
Focused Physical Exam
Examination manually Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compromise glandular function and ductal architecture Diagnostic Procedures
Salivary Gland Biopsy – Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
- can provide a definitive diagnosis or rule out suspicion of other conditions.
PAROTID TUMOR TREATMENT
surgical removal of the gland – Parotidectomy