Cancer & Oncology
Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Serious
ICD-10: C07 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पैरोटिड ग्रंथि का कैंसर · தமிழ்: பரோடிட் சுரப்பி புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪ್ಯಾರೊಟಿಡ್ ಗ್ರಂಥಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: పరోటిడ్ గ్రంథి క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: প্যারোটিড গ্রন্থির ক্যান্সার · मराठी: पॅरोटिड ग्रंथीचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: પેરોટિડ ગ્રંથિનું કેન્સર
About this condition
Cancer of the parotid gland, the largest salivary gland located near the ear, presents as a slowly growing lump in front of or below the ear. While most parotid tumors are benign, cancerous ones may cause facial nerve weakness or pain. Surgical removal is typically the main treatment approach.
Common symptoms
swelling near ear
lump in front of ear
facial weakness
numbness in face
pain near jaw
difficulty opening mouth
ear pain
When to see a doctor: within 1 week for assessment
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पैरोटिड ग्रंथि का कैंसर · कान के पास सूजन · लार ग्रंथि का कैंसर · पैरोटिड में गांठ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பரோடிட் சுரப்பி புற்றுநோய் · காதருகே வீக்கம் · உமிழ்நீர் சுரப்பி புற்று · பரோடிட் கட்டி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪ್ಯಾರೊಟಿಡ್ ಗ್ರಂಥಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಕಿವಿ ಹತ್ತಿರ ಊತ · ಲಾಲಾರಸ ಗ್ರಂಥಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಪ್ಯಾರೊಟಿಡ್ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పరోటిడ్ గ్రంథి క్యాన్సర్ · చెవి దగ్గర వాపు · లాలాజల గ్రంథి క్యాన్సర్ · పరోటిడ్ గడ్డ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | প্যারোটিড গ্রন্থির ক্যান্সার · কানের কাছে ফোলা · লালাগ্রন্থির ক্যান্সার · প্যারোটিড টিউমার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पॅरोटिड ग्रंथीचा कर्करोग · कानाजवळ सूज · लाळ ग्रंथीचा कर्करोग · पॅरोटिड गाठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પેરોટિડ ગ્રંથિનું કેન્સર · કાનની પાસે સોજો · લાળ ગ્રંથિનું કેન્સર · પેરોટિડ ગાંઠ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland?
swelling near ear, lump in front of ear, facial weakness, numbness in face, pain near jaw, difficulty opening mouth.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week for assessment
Is Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week for assessment.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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