A parotidectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the parotid gland, a gland in your face that helps make saliva. Parotidectomies are used to remove both cancerous and benign (noncancerous) growths ...

Salivary gland tumors are abnormal growths that develop in the glands that produce saliva. While the word "tumor" can sound alarming, the majority of salivary gland tumors are benign (noncancerous).

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The accessory parotid gland (APG) is a salivary tissue separated from the parotid gland (PG). Despite its higher malignancy risk than the PG, detailed anatomical data remain limited. This study aimed ...