1. Which doctor should I consult for a parotid gland swelling? You should consult your primary care physician who will refer you to a surgeon if surgery is required. 2. What is a parotid mass? Any ...

Parotid glands: Salivary glands near the ears that open into the cheeks. Parotidectomy: Surgical removal of the parotid glands. Abscess: A localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Comparisons of means were by Student's t-test; proportions were compared by χ 2-tests or Fisher's exact test, where expected frequencies were less than five. Cancer-specific survival and recurrence ...