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==Overview==
==Overview==
==History and Symptoms==
==History==
The hallmark of Warthin's tumor is a painless lump in the jaw, cheek, mouth or neck. A positive history of pain in your mouth, ear, jaw, throat or neck that does not go away, trouble opening your mouth, numbness in part of your face, and weakness in the muscles or drooping on one side of your face.
==Symptoms==
 
Early Warthin's tumor does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:  
Early Warthin's tumor does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:  
*Swollen salivary gland
*Swollen salivary gland
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*Impaired hearing
*Impaired hearing
*[[Earache]]
*[[Earache]]
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 18:05, 14 December 2015

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview

History

The hallmark of Warthin's tumor is a painless lump in the jaw, cheek, mouth or neck. A positive history of pain in your mouth, ear, jaw, throat or neck that does not go away, trouble opening your mouth, numbness in part of your face, and weakness in the muscles or drooping on one side of your face.

Symptoms

Early Warthin's tumor does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Swollen salivary gland
  • Lump near back of lower jaw
  • Jaw pain
  • Sensation of pressure
  • Facial nerve paralysis
  • Tinnitus
  • Impaired hearing
  • Earache

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