Parotid gland is one of the major salivary glands (glands that produce saliva) and is located behind the angle of mandible (jaw bone) and below the ear lobule on both sides. Parotid tumours are the abnormal growth of the cells of the parotid glands. Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Dr Satish Nair, Apollo Cancer Centre pointed out the causes of Parotid tumour.
Causes:
Parotid gland tumours are caused by gene mutation that leads to transformation as well as increased production of normal cells leading to tumour formation. The malignant changes occur when the alteration factors persist. There are multiple risk factors for developing parotid neoplasms like ionizing radiation, UV rays, HPV, EBV or HIV viruses, silica dust exposure and smoking.
Symptoms:
Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Dr. Vipasha Brajpuriya, senior Consultant, ENT, Accord Superspeciality Hospital, Faridabad said that the symptoms of Parotid tumour are many. “Parotid tumours cause swelling in the face or jaw that usually isn’t painful. Other symptoms are numbness, burning or prickling sensation in the face or a loss of facial movement. A slow growing swelling of the parotid tumour usually indicates a benign tumour while a rapidly growing swelling is more likely to indicate malignancy or infection. Difficulty moving one side of the face is known as facial nerve palsy. This can signal a malignant and advanced tumour,” said the expert.Causes:
Parotid gland tumours are caused by gene mutation that leads to transformation as well as increased production of normal cells leading to tumour formation. The malignant changes occur when the alteration factors persist. There are multiple risk factors for developing parotid neoplasms like ionizing radiation, UV rays, HPV, EBV or HIV viruses, silica dust exposure and smoking.
Symptoms:
Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Dr. Vipasha Brajpuriya, senior Consultant, ENT, Accord Superspeciality Hospital, Faridabad said that the symptoms of Parotid tumour are many. “Parotid tumours cause swelling in the face or jaw that usually isn’t painful. Other symptoms are numbness, burning or prickling sensation in the face or a loss of facial movement. A slow growing swelling of the parotid tumour usually indicates a benign tumour while a rapidly growing swelling is more likely to indicate malignancy or infection. Difficulty moving one side of the face is known as facial nerve palsy. This can signal a malignant and advanced tumour,” said the expert.