Salivary tumours are common and usually arise from stem cells within salivary tissue. If these cells malfunction, they can create growths (tumours). Most of these tumours are not cancerous. Tumours occur most likely in the parotid glands in your cheek and upper neck region but can occur in any of the salivary glands including the tiny glands that run throughout your mouth, throat and nose. Lumps within salivary glands need to be assessed urgently to make sure they are not cancerous. Usually, an assessment would include scans and sampling of the lump with either a fine needle or a core biopsy where more tissue is taken.
We are happy to help you in the diagnostic phase. If you are on a witing list to have a lump removed and want to get it done more quickly, please contact us for a quote.
Consultant ENT, Head & Neck, Thyroid Surgeon
Based in Exeter – practising at the Royal Devon University Hospital & Nuffield Health
