Parotid swelling. The swollen parotid gland of a patient suffering from a blocked salivary duct. The parotid gland lies in front of the ear and discharges saliva through a duct (Stensen's duct) on the inside of the cheek. The duct may become blocked by calculi (stones),lymphoma or growth of a tumour. Externally,the condition appears very similar to mumps (infectious parotitis),but is affecting only one gland | |
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