Parotitis is inflammation of one or both parotid glands, two large salivary glands responsible for making approximately 50% of your saliva. The parotid glands are located in each cheek over the ...

Here, you can find an overview about the different types of surgeries used to treat salivary gland tumors as well as information on MSK’s expertise. Parotidectomy is the name of the surgery used to ...

Approximately 90% of stones occur in the submandibular glands, with the other 10% occuring in the parotid glands. The sublingual glands are rarely affected. Salivary stones generally form when mucous ...