What should I consider when my baby has a swelling in his parotid gland?

  Patient: Hello expert: My baby is less than 2 months old and has a lump in his left parotid gland that is the size of a pea. The hospitals here have no good way to treat it. The child has no symptoms of this mass. No pain, no itch, no fever, just a hard lump to the touch. It can be squeezed against the skin. The growth is very fast. When it was full term, there was just a little bit. After more than 10 days, it’s bigger. I was very anxious! I came here to ask the experts to see what kind of disease my baby has, how to treat it, and whether your hospital has a good plan? Thank you!!! My phone: 0792-8260667 cell phone: 13755201715 laboratory tests, drip anti-inflammatory, but no effect. I would like to ask the experts to see what my baby is growing? Where to go to treat good? About how much does it cost. Thank you!  The first thing you need to do is to take a look at the photos you have provided and see whether it is a hemangioma or another tumor. If it grows on the surface of the skin, the color will be purplish red or dark red, but if it grows deeper, the color will not change on the surface. In addition, hemangioma will grow especially fast for a period of time around one month. If it is another tumor, it will be harder to touch. One suggestion is to go to a qualified hospital for an MRI examination, which should be able to make a correct diagnosis. As for how to treat, it depends on the test result. If it is a hemangioma, you can not rush to operate, and sclerotherapy injection usually has better effect. However, if it is another tumor, it may be better to operate earlier. I can’t give you more information because what I saw was only the photo. The above comments are for your reference. I wish your child a clear diagnosis soon and a speedy recovery. Jinsong Hou.