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The etiology of these tumors is unknown, but the possibility of an adenoma gene currently is under investigation for its involvement in the development of pleomorphic adenomas. The most common benign parotid tumor in children is the mixed tumor.
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/1289560-overview
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Parotid Tumor Statistics ... The most common malignant tumor of the parotid gland is the mucoepidermoid carcinoma, which can be classified as low grade or high grade. Other malignant lesions include adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant degeneration of a pleomorphic adenoma, ... Parotid Gland Tumor Information...
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www.patientsforum.com/Statistics2.htm
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I should note there are other conditions which have similar symptoms as a parotid tumor (lump in the jaw/neck/ear area). So far readers of the forum have informed us of Sebaceous Cysts, Cat Scratch Fever, and plugged parotid ducts.
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Most salivary gland tumors are benign and occur in the parotid glands. A painless salivary mass is the most common sign and is evaluated by fine ... Acinic cell carcinoma, a common parotid tumor, occurs in people in their 40s and 50s. This carcinoma has a more indolent course, as well as an incidence of multifocality.
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www.merck.com/mmpe/sec08/ch093/ch093g.html
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Parotid Gland Tumor Surgery — Learn about treatment at Mayo Clinic, including postsurgery reconstruction. ... Treatment of a parotid tumor generally requires removing the parotid gland (parotidectomy). The surgery can be complicated because a nerve controlling facial movement runs through the gland.
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www.mayoclinic.org/salivary-gland-cancer/parotid-gland-...
www.mayoclinic.org/salivary-gland-cancer/parotid-gland-surgery.html
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Dr. Brumund's Website ... ; Consultation for Parotid Gland Tumor ... Doctor: The surgery is called a superficial parotidectomy. What that means is that we remove the tumor within the parotid gland, and we also take out some of the surrounding normal parotid gland tissue, to make sure that we remove it in its entirety.
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drbrumund.ucsd.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=43
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Pictures of pleomorphic adenoma (benign mixed tumor) of the parotid, submandibular gland and palate. 84% of pleomorphic adenomas occur in the parotid gland, 8% occur in the submandibular gland, and 6.4% occur in the minor salivary glands. ... Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common parotid gland tumor. It accounts for 70...
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www.ghorayeb.com/PleomorphicAdenoma.html
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Koide C, Imai A, Nagaba A, Takahashi T. Pathological findings of the facial nerve in a case of facial nerve palsy associated with benign parotid tumor. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1994; 120:410-12...
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www.rcsed.ac.uk/Journal/vol46_2/4620005.htm
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We herein describe a case of accessory parotid gland tumor, including diagnosis and surgical approach. ... The accessory parotid gland exists in 21-61 % of individuals. However, the appearance of an accessory parotid tumor is rare, with a reported frequency of 1-7.7 % of all parotid gland tumors. Surgical resection is...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15595472
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