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- Benign salivary gland tumors are most commonly pleomorphic adenomas, which usually present as slow-growing, painless masses in the parotid gland. - Evaluation involves ultrasound or MRI to characterize the tumor. Fine needle aspiration is not always reliable and carries a risk of seeding. - Surgical removal of pleomorphic adenomas typically involves superficial parotidectomy to remove the tumor while preserving the facial nerve. The surgery carries risks of temporary or permanent facial nerve weakness

Author

Sathiyamoorthy Karunakaran

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EN