Salivary gland tumor history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
Symptoms of salivary gland tumor includes dysphagia, muscle weakness on one side of the face, a lump or swelling on or near the jaw or in the neck or mouth, numbness in part of the face, persistent pain in the area of a salivary gland, and trouble opening the mouth widely.[1][2]
History
The initial history should evaluate the duration the mass has been present, the rapidness of the growth of mass, and the presence of numbness, pain, or any profound asymmetry of facial motion. The patient should be questioned for a personal history of radiation exposure, occupational risk factors, and tobacco use. The patient should also be questioned for a personal and family history of previous skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma of the facial region or scalp.[2]
Symptoms
Symptoms of salivary gland tumor includes the following:
- Dysphagia
- Muscle weakness on one side of the face
- A lump or swelling on or near the jaw or in the neck or mouth
- Numbness in part of the face
- Persistent pain in the area of a salivary gland
- Trouble opening the mouth widely
References
- ↑ Salivary gland cancer. National cancer institute(2015)http://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/hp/salivary-gland-treatment-pdq#link/_410_toc Accessed on November 8, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Salivary gland cancer. Canadian cancer society(2015)http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/salivary-gland/diagnosis/?region=sk Accessed on November 8, 2015
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