Salivary gland cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. It grows in the salivary glands — organs on either side of your face that produce saliva, which helps you digest food.

Swollen Necks, Dry Mouths: Diagnosing Salivary Gland Diseases Gordon H. Sun, MD, MS Disclosures June 06, 2019 0 ...

Symptoms include dry mouth, problems opening the mouth or swallowing, pain in the face or mouth, and swelling of the face or neck, which can be severe when eating or drinking.

Swollen Necks, Dry Mouths: Diagnosing Salivary Gland Diseases Gordon H. Sun, MD, MS Disclosures June 06, 2019 0 ...

Any type of enlarged bump or unusual swelling in your neck area can be considered a neck lump. It could be inflamed lymph nodes, swollen salivary glands, an injured muscle, a cyst, or a tumor.

A parotidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the parotid salivary gland. A person may require the procedure if they have tumors, recurrent infections, swelling, or blockages in ...

Swollen lymph nodes are also called lymphadenopathy. Read on to learn about the causes of swollen lymph nodes in the neck, possible treatments, and when to see a healthcare provider.

Head and neck cancers start in or near your lips, tongue, tonsils, mouth, nose, sinuses, throat, salivary glands, or voice box. Surgery, radiation, and other treatments can fight the cancer in ...

There were more suspected cases at Prairie and Station middle schools. Health officials say to look out for a low-grade fever, stiff neck and swollen salivary glands as symptoms of the virus.