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What is a salivary gland tumour?

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).

Salivary gland tumours are abnormal cells growing in a salivary gland or in the tubes (ducts) that drain the glands. Salivary gland tumours can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Although most salivary gland tumours are benign, some are malignant.

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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