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I ve 1.8cm *1.3cm pleomorphic adenoma on superficial lobe of patotid gland.scared to do surgery.possible complications of surgery?postoperative care?
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Surgery mandatory: The benign tumor will just get bigger and bigger and the risks of nerve damage will be higher. Procedure safe with an experienced surgeon. Recommend Jeffrey Spiro, M.D., Professor, Department of Surgery. U Conn Medical Center, Framingham CT 860-679-2804
Answered 7/3/2015
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