| Parotidectomy | |
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 This image shows the general anatomy of the parotid gland and its associated structures. | |
| Specialty | endocrinology |
A parotidectomy is the surgical excision (removal) of the parotid gland, the major and largest of the salivary glands. The procedure is most typically performed due to neoplasms[1] (tumors), which are growths of rapidly and abnormally dividing cells. Neoplasms can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The majority of parotid gland tumors are benign, however 20% of parotid tumors are found to be malignant.[1] Parotidectomy is performed mostly by oral and maxillofacial surgeon and ENT surgeon.[2]
- ^ a b Langerman, MD, Alexander. "Parotidectomy". WebMD LLC. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "Parotidectomy (Parotid Gland Tumor Surgery)".