A businessman notices a lump in front of his ear while shaving one morning. His wife thinks it has been there for several months. What is the most likely cause of a mass in the parotid gland in this patient? SELECT ONE.
High-Yield Explanation
Benign mixed tumor (pleomorphic adenoma) requires appropriate excision (superficial parotidectomy). If the tumor is shelled out, recurrence is likely. Approximately 80% of tumors of the salivary glands occur in the parotid gland.