Nutritional & Blood Disorders
Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
Moderate
ICD-10: D11 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: गाल की ग्रंथि में गांठ · தமிழ்: கன்னத்தில் கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕೆನ್ನೆಯ ಗ್ರಂಥಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · తెలుగు: చెంపపై గడ్డ · বাংলা: গালের গ্রন্থিতে গলদ · मराठी: गालाच्या ग्रंथीमध्ये गाठ · ગુજરાતી: ગાલની ગ્રંથિમાં ગાંઠ
About this condition
This is a non-cancerous growth in the parotid gland, which is the largest saliva-producing gland located in front of the ear. It typically appears as a slow-growing, painless lump on the cheek or near the jaw angle. Though benign, it should be evaluated by a doctor to confirm diagnosis and discuss treatment options as it may continue to grow.
Common symptoms
swelling in front of ear
painless lump on cheek
slow growing cheek mass
bump near jaw angle
facial asymmetry
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks for evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | गाल की ग्रंथि में गांठ · कान के पास सूजन · लार ग्रंथि गांठ · चेहरे पर गोला |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கன்னத்தில் கட்டி · காதுக்கு அருகில் வீக்கம் · உமிழ்நீர் சுரப்பி கட்டி · முகத்தில் வளர்ச்சி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕೆನ್ನೆಯ ಗ್ರಂಥಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಕಿವಿಯ ಹತ್ತಿರ ಊತ · ಲಾಲಾರಸ ಗ್ರಂಥಿ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಮುಖದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | చెంపపై గడ్డ · చెవి దగ్గర వాపు · లాలాజల గ్రంథి ముద్ద · ముఖంపై ముద్ద |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | গালের গ্রন্থিতে গলদ · কানের কাছে ফোলা · লালা গ্রন্থি টিউমার · মুখে গলদ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | गालाच्या ग्रंथीमध्ये गाठ · कानाजवळ सूज · लाळ ग्रंथी गाठ · चेहऱ्यावर गोळा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ગાલની ગ્રંથિમાં ગાંઠ · કાનની નજીક સોજો · લાળ ગ્રંથિ ગાંઠ · ચહેરા પર ગઠ્ઠો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Benign neoplasm of parotid gland?
swelling in front of ear, painless lump on cheek, slow growing cheek mass, bump near jaw angle, facial asymmetry.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks for evaluation
Is Benign neoplasm of parotid gland common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Benign neoplasm of parotid gland?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks for evaluation.
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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