Warthin's tumor (patient information)
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Wwhat is Warthin's tumor?
Warthin's tumor is a type of benign tumor of the salivary glands. The causes are not clear. But data suggest that smoking has a close related to Warthin's tumor. Usual symptoms include swollen salivary gland, lump near back of lower jaw, jaw pain, sensation of pressure, facial nerve paralysis, tinnitus, impaired hearing, earache, etc. X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may help diagnosis. Surgery is the best treatment for Warthin's tumor. As a benign tumor, the prognosis of Warthin's tumor is good.
How do I know if I have Warthin's tumor and what are the symptoms of Warthin's tumor?
- Swollen salivary gland
- Lump near back of lower jaw
- Asymptomatic
- Jaw pain
- Sensation of pressure
- Facial nerve paralysis
- Tinnitus
- Impaired hearing
- Earache
Who is at risk for Warthin's tumor?
How to know you have Warthin's tumor?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Patients with kidney cancer have many treatment options. The selection depends on the stage of the tumor. The options are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, biologic drugs treatment, or a combination of these methods. Before treatment starts, ask your health care team about possible side effects and how treatment may change your normal activities. Because cancer treatments often damage healthy cells and tissues, side effects are common. Side effects may not be the same for each person, and they may change from one treatment session to the next.
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Where to find medical care for Warthin's tumor?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Warthin's tumor