Here, you can find an overview about the different types of surgeries used to treat salivary gland tumors as well as information on MSK’s expertise. Parotidectomy is the name of the surgery used to ...

And it can increase your risk for certain cancers. Surgery will depend on where your tumor is located. It's most often in the parotid gland. But sometimes, it may be a submandibular or sublingual ...

Throughout your care, we’ll continue to use some of these tests to track the size of your tumor and assess your response to treatment. During a salivary gland biopsy, your surgeon removes a small ...

Salivary gland blockage can result from multiple causes including salivary stones, narrowing of the duct by scar tissue, dehydration, side-effects of certain medications, autoimmune diseases and ...