Neoplastic Process
parotid neoplasm
pa·rot·id ne·o·plasm
Subclass of:
Salivary Gland Neoplasms;
Parotid Diseases
Definitions related to parotid neoplasms:
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Tumors or cancer of the PAROTID GLAND.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(parotid gland neoplasm) A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the parotid gland. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include Warthin tumor, monomorphic adenoma, and pleomorphic adenoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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