What is parotid gland tumor?
The pair of parotid glands are a type of salivary glands. Generally a parotid gland tumor is a slow-growing non cancerous (benign) growth that gradually increases the size of the gland. However, some of these tumors can be cancerous (malignant).
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Who has parotid gland tumor on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 25 | |
| 60s | 23 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | |
| Female | 51 |
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