A parotidectomy is the removal of part or all of one of your parotid glands, the biggest of your three pairs of salivary glands. Your parotid glands are found in front of your ears. The most common ...

A parotidectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the parotid gland, a gland in your face that helps make saliva. Parotidectomies are used to remove both cancerous and benign (noncancerous) growths ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for a parotid gland swelling? You should consult your primary care physician who will refer you to a surgeon if surgery is required. 2. What is a parotid mass? Any ...