The parotid gland is located below the ears, is on each side and produces spit. By there crossing the facial nerve, the external carotid artery and vein retromandibular. Tito Vilanova was operated on two occasions, and was treated as chemo-radiotherapy. Both surgeries are evidence that the tumor is malignant , and after the decision to leave the club , it means that the tumor has returned and may be submitted for a new surgery. The parotid gland tumor is rare , there are 2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, according to statistics published bylainformacion.com. This cancer can be caused after receiving radiation in the area, also can occur in smokers. Of the tumors that can develop in a person's head, only 3% are linked to this gland .
Symptoms
Although it may be completely asymptomatic, from the National Cancer Institute on the U.S. are advised to consult with your doctor if:
- He sits like a lump (usually painless) in the area of the ear, cheek, jaw, lip or inside the mouth.
- Fluid draining from the ears.
- Trouble swallowing or opening the mouth widely.
- Numbness or weakness in the face.
- Facial pain does not go away.
Treatment
Tito Vilanova underwent surgery and received radiation and chemo.
In surgery there is a high risk of affecting the facial nerve that controls movement of the mouth and lips, is very common to see some entertainment figures who were exposed to following affected facelift and facial nerve, are left upper lip down. That same can happen in parotid gland surgery.
Recovery depends on the severity of the tumor. In the case of Tito Vilanova seems unlikely that in the short term to re-train, and to be exposed to harsh treatment.
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