Painless, noticeably felt growths are the most common presentations described in medical literature. Benign parotid gland neoplasms typically present after the age of 40 and have an equal presentation in both genders. Malignant growths predominantly affect women over the age of 60. The most common form of benign parotid neoplasms are pleomorphic adenomas and Warthin's tumor. The most common form of malignant parotid neoplasms are mucoepidermoid carcinomas. The exact cause of malignant parotid tumors is still unknown, however they can be caused by metastasis (spread of cancer) from other areas of the body, certain work exposures, reduced immunity, HIV, as well as radiation exposure. Contrary to other cancers, it is believed that smoking and drinking do not influence salivary gland malignancies. Inflammation ailments of the parotid gland, such as parotid abscesses (collections of pus), deep salivary calculi (mineral deposits), and chronic parotitis (long-term inflammation) may necessitate a total<unk> . Also, sialorrhea (excessive salivation) may be remedied by a<unk> , yet treatment by medication or even duct ligation (surgical tying) are the less invasive approaches.
Parotidectomy
Surgical extirpation
Metastasectomy
Rhytidectomy
Atherectomy
Angioplasty
Caldwell-Luc surgery
Labial frenectomy