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Symptoms of a Parotid Tumour
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The main symptom of a parotid tumour is:
Palpation of a lump, nodule or mass in the gland (in front of the ears).
Pain in the area.
Numbness in the face or facial tingling.
Difficulty moving one side of the face; this is known as facial paralysis.
Limitation in opening the mouth (trismus).
In some cases, there are changes in the skin appearance over the gland.
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Substantiated information by:
Francisco Javier Cuesta
Maxillofacial surgeon
Maxillofacial Surgery
Sandra Vázquez
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Service
Published: 9 May 2024
Updated: 9 May 2024
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