A lump next to parotitis may be caused by enlarged lymph nodes, parotid cysts, parotid tumors and other factors, the causes of different treatment methods, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and common treatments include medication, surgical treatment, radiotherapy and so on.
1. Enlarged lymph nodes: Enlarged lymph nodes in parotid gland are caused by viral infection and bacterial infection. Lymph node enlargement caused by bacterial parotitis is mainly treated with antibacterial therapy as prescribed by doctor, commonly used drugs are amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, etc. Lymph node enlargement caused by viral parotitis needs antiviral therapy, commonly used drugs are ribavirin, etc.
2. Parotid cysts: parotid cysts can be divided into retention parotid cysts and congenital parotid cysts, and surgical excision is the main treatment. Parotid fissure cysts are often accompanied by abnormalities of the facial nerve, and attention must be paid to the protection of the facial nerve in the process of surgery.
3. Parotid tumor: Tumors occurring in the parotid gland, no matter benign or malignant, as long as they can be surgically resected, surgical resection should be chosen as far as possible. Surgical resection of benign tumors is enough for short-term treatment. After surgery for malignant tumors and benign adenolymphoma, it is necessary to perform lymph node dissection according to the situation, and then combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy to assist in the treatment, the treatment time is longer.
If there is a lump next to the mumps, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying the condition.