Salivary gland tumour
Salivary Gland Tumour
A Salivary Gland Tumour (pronunciation: /səˈlaɪvəri ɡlænd ˈtuːmər/) is a type of neoplasm that originates in the salivary gland tissue. The etymology of the term comes from the Latin saliva, meaning "spit", and the Greek onkos, meaning "mass" or "tumour".
Types
There are several types of salivary gland tumours, including:
- Pleomorphic Adenoma: This is the most common type of salivary gland tumour. It usually occurs in the parotid gland, the largest of the salivary glands.
- Warthin Tumour: This is the second most common type of salivary gland tumour. It also typically occurs in the parotid gland.
- Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: This is a malignant salivary gland tumour that can occur in any of the salivary glands.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a salivary gland tumour may include:
- A lump or swelling on or near your jaw or in your neck or mouth
- Numbness in part of your face
- Muscle weakness on one side of your face
- Persistent pain in the area of a salivary gland
- Difficulty swallowing or opening your mouth widely
Treatment
Treatment for salivary gland tumours often involves surgery. Radiation therapy may be recommended after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells. In some cases, chemotherapy may be used for salivary gland cancers that have spread to other areas of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Salivary gland tumour
- Wikipedia's article - Salivary gland tumour
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