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A 39-year-old female asked about a 41-year-old member:

Can benign salivary gland tumors be firm to touch? im not too familiar with them or the difference between cancerous or non cancerous . i am seeing ent doc this week?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman
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Orthodontics 55 years experience
Any neoplasm can present in different size, shape, texture, etc. You are doing the right thing by scheduling an examination with a specialist ENT. The Physician, following examination and possibly lab tests and/or imaging, will be able to give you accurate information as to your specific case. Without this information we can only guess.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Yes. Benign salivary gland tumors are firm. Benign salivary gland tumors are commoner than cancerous ones. Wish you good health!
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