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How can one treat a tumor in the salivary gland?
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Usually surgery: Please see your doctor. A tumor is not an issue for self treatment.
Answered 9/8/2012
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Salivary gland: A fine needle aspiration could be performed on the salivary gland to determine the cause of the lump. Also, the result of the fna could help the surgeon plan treatment and/or potential surgery.
Answered 5/7/2014
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Not sjogens no tumor no stones or blockages just swollen salivary glands?
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