This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Salivary Gland, Subject name: Surgery
Swelling of deep lobe of parotid gland presents as swelling in: 
Select and explain. 
A. Parapharyngeal space, B. Cheek, C. Temporal region, D. Below the ear
A: Parapharyngeal space
Answer: A: Parapharyngeal space 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Parapharyngeal spaceRef: Bailey and Love 26th edition - Page 734* Deep lobe tumors of Parotid gland appear as swelling in parapharyngeal space.* MRI is used to diagnose that lesions arise from Parotid.