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Are salivary gland tumours serious?

Parotid glandSubmandibular glandSublingual gland
Diagram The three pairs of major salivary glands: parotid (in front of the ear), submandibular (under the jaw) and sublingual (under the tongue).

Most salivary gland tumours are benign, meaning they are not cancer and do not spread to other parts of the body. These tumours are almost never life-threatening. There are many types of benign salivary gland tumour, known by names such as pleomorphic adenoma, oncocytoma and Warthin tumour.

The outcomes of surgical and medical procedures vary from person to person; consult your doctor for an assessment specific to you.

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