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Parotid Gland Neoplasm
Definition 1
A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the parotid gland. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include Warthin tumor, monomorphic adenoma, and pleomorphic adenoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Tumors or cancer of the PAROTID GLAND. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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