How dangerous are parotid gland tumors?

Salivary gland cancer starts in one of the salivary glands. It's not just one disease. There are actually several different salivary glands found inside and near your mouth. Many types of cancer and benign (non-cancerous) tumors can develop in these glands. read more

Tumors of the salivary glands are uncommon and represent 2-4% of head and neck neoplasms. Tumors of salivary glands are 2-4% present of heads and neck and this tumor are uncommon. read more

Salivary gland disorders are not a major public health problem in the Western world. Neoplasms of the salivary glands account for fewer than 3% of tumors in the US and only 6% of head and neck neoplasms. Salivary gland tumors in children are uncommon, but the frequency of malignant tumors is higher in children than in adults. read more