Salivary duct tumors
Alternative names:
tumor - salivary duct
Treatment:
The goal of treatment is removal of the tumor.
Surgical removal of the affected salivary gland is the recommended treatment. If the tumor is benign, no other treatment is usually recommended.
Radiation therapy and/or extensive surgery may be required if the tumor is malignant (growing worse and resisting treatment).
Expectations (prognosis):
Most salivary duct tumors are benign and slow growing. Surgical excision is curative. In rare cases, the tumor is malignant (cancerous) and more extensive treatment is required.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate a salivary duct tumor may be present.
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