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Could The Eye Twitch On The Side Of Salivary Gland Surgery Be Normal Complication?
I had salivary gland cancer and under went parotidectomy 2 yrs ago. A year after the surgery, I now suffer from Frey syndrome. Now I have intermittent eye twitch on the same side of the surgery. Is this a common complication after few tears after the surgery? Thank you.
Wed, 13 May 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have salivary gland cancer. You have gone through parotidectomy. Facial nerve lies in close proximity to deep lobe of parotid gland. So at time of surgery there is chance of developing facial nerve injury. It can leads to this type of symptoms. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have salivary gland cancer. You have gone through parotidectomy. Facial nerve lies in close proximity to deep lobe of parotid gland. So at time of surgery there is chance of developing facial nerve injury. It can leads to this type of symptoms. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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