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Swollen parotid gland

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The parotid glands are salivary glands that are located between the ear and the jaw. These glands may become swollen and painful if you develop certain conditions, such as mumps or cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Primary Medical Reviewer Michael J. Sexton, MD
- Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC
- Infectious Disease
Last Updated April 10, 2007

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Last Updated: April 10, 2007
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