A majority of parotid gland tumors are benign rather than malignant. Whether a tumor is benign or malignant may be a key factor in how your doctor diagnoses and advises treatment options.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. After that, treatment can vary, at least for the major salivary ...

Q: Last year I started getting a bump on the side of my face. At first I thought it was a boil, but it didn't get red or hurt. It kept growing for many months, so I went to see a doctor, who ...

Dear Dr. Douma: Last year I started getting a bump on the side of my face. At first I thought it was a boil, but it didn't get red or hurt. It kept growing for many months, so I went to see a ...

You may not need surgery for a pituitary tumor. Your provider only considers pituitary tumor removal when the tumor: grows quickly or significantly over time, doesn’t respond to other treatment, ...

Pituitary tumor surgery removes a tumor that is growing on the pituitary gland. Tumors are often benign (noncancerous), but they can still cause issues if they secrete extra hormones into the body.