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Is Surgery Only Solution For Pleomorphic Adenoma Below Ear?

Hi. Dr. I had pleomorphic adenoma below the right ear, I am going for consultation for it, I think he wants to have it remove, but I am afraid too, have already disc prolapsed operation 8 years back , sometimes it is small, it is not painful at all, confirmed by FNAC . NON MALIGNANT... Any suggestion?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hello
Thanks for posting your query here.
Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor of salivary gland. Since it is below your right ear, it must be from right parotid salivary gland. It is a slow growing tumor and has a tendency to turn malignant after some years.
I would have also advised a surgery for it, as the surgery becomes increasingly difficult once the tumor grows to considerable size. Also facial nerve lies within the parotid gland, which can get damaged in big sized tumors.
I feel you should take a call and get it removed unless you dont mind carrying a tumor in your body.

Regards
Dr Bharath Rao
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Is Surgery Only Solution For Pleomorphic Adenoma Below Ear?

Hello Thanks for posting your query here. Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor of salivary gland. Since it is below your right ear, it must be from right parotid salivary gland. It is a slow growing tumor and has a tendency to turn malignant after some years. I would have also advised a surgery for it, as the surgery becomes increasingly difficult once the tumor grows to considerable size. Also facial nerve lies within the parotid gland, which can get damaged in big sized tumors. I feel you should take a call and get it removed unless you dont mind carrying a tumor in your body. Regards Dr Bharath Rao