Salivary gland tumours
Salivary gland tumours arises in tissues of salivary glands. The major salivary glands consist of the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. The minor salivary glands consist of small mucus-secreting glands located throughout the lining of the oral cavity
This tumours usually present as a swelling in the affected gland duriation of the lump extends depends on immune system of a person.The symptoms include duct blockage (xerostomia, facial palsy) are associated with malignant parotid tumours, red flag symptoms of lump to the overlying skin, ulceration and induration of the mucosa.
Diagnosis includes Endoscopy, MRI, Biopsy, Radiographs, Ultrasound.
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