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.

The parotid glands, the largest salivary glands, are found on each side of the face, just in front of the ears. About 7 out of 10 salivary gland tumors start here.

In adults, about 80 percent of these are not malignant. Benign parotid salivary gland tumors don't usually have symptoms, other than the swelling that occurs slowly over many years.

In adults, about 80 percent of these are not malignant. Benign parotid salivary gland tumors don't usually have symptoms, other than the swelling that occurs slowly over many years.

An Illinois man who underwent surgery to remove a salivary gland tumor is suing the hospital where the procedure was done, the surgeon who performed it, and a medical device company claiming he now ...