Swelling of deep lobe of parotid gland presents as swelling in:-
Swelling of deep lobe of parotid gland presents as swelling in parapharyngeal space. The parotid gland is the most common site for salivary tumours. Most tumours arise in the superficial lobe and present as slow-growing, painless swellings below the ear, in front of the ear or in the upper aspect of the neck. Less commonly, tumours may arise from the accessory lobe and present as persistent swellings within the cheek. Rarely, tumours may arise from the deep lobe of the gland and present as a parapharyngeal mass. Symptoms include difficulty in swallowing and snoring. Clinical examination reveals a diffuse firm swelling in the soft palate and tonsil.
Parapharyngeal space
Cheek
Temporal region
Below the ear
Salivary Glands