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head, neck glands, tumor, salivary duct, salivary gland tumors, abnormal cells growing, in the ducts that drain the salivary glands, salivary glands, located around the mouth, produce saliva, moistens food to aid chewing, swallowing, saliva contains enzymes that begin the digestion process, helps cleanse the mouth by washing away bacteria, food particles, by keeping the mouth moist, saliva helps to keep dentures, retainers, orthodontic appliances in place, three pairs of major salivary glands, largest, the parotid glands, located in each cheek over the jaw in front, the ears, two submandibular glands, the mouth on both sides, the jaw, two sublingual glands, under the floor, the mouth, the salivary glands empty saliva, mouth, ducts that open at various locations, in the mouth, salivary gland tumors, rare, in children, swelling, the salivary glands most commonly occurs in response to salivary gland infections, salivary duct stones, conditions occurring elsewhere, in the body cirrhosis, the liver, sarcoidosis, abdominal surgery, cancers, sjögren's syndrome, infections, most common type of salivary duct tumor, slow-growing tumor, the parotid gland, a benign, noncancerous, self-contained growth that gradually increases the size, the gland, malignant, cancerous, malignant salivary gland tumors, carcinomas, a painless swelling in one, the salivary glands, in front, the ears, under the chin, floor, the mouth, the swelling gradually increases, difficulty moving one side, the face, facial nerve palsy, an examination, dentist shows a larger than normal salivary gland, the parotid glands, x-rays, the salivary gland, a ptyalogram, sialogram, look, tumor, ct scan, mri, verify, a mass, cancer has spread to lymph nodes, in the neck, a salivary gland biopsy, fine needle aspiration performed, tumor is benign, malignant, recommended treatment, surgery to remove the affected salivary gland tumor is benign, no other treatment, surgery on the parotid gland, designed to maintain the function, the facial nerve which controls the facial muscles, radiation therapy, extensive surgery required tumor is malignant, chemotherapy is sometimes used in patients who, considered high risk, the disease has spread beyond the salivary glands, most salivary duct tumors, benign, noncancerous, slow growing, removing the tumor by surgery, cures them, in rare cases, tumor is malignant, cancerous, extensive treatment, surgery to remove the tumor, injure the facial nerve, nerve controls movement, the face on that side, cancerous tumors, further complications, a lump is noticed, in the mouth, under the jaw, neck, does not go away in 2, 3 weeks, getting larger, have pain, eating, chewing.