Warthin's tumor physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Physical Examination

The tumor usually appears in the tail of the parotid gland near the angle of the mandible. In 5 - 14% of cases, Warthin's tumor is bilateral, but the two masses usually are at different times.