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Is it possible to feel the salivary gland?
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Not sure what you me: You definitely should be able to feel the major salivary glands, known as the parotid and submandibular glands.
Answered 3/31/2020
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Yes: Even without pathology the parotid gland can be felt..With infection or blockage, they are very easy to feel.
Answered 1/5/2019
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