31. On 22 November, assistant coach Tito Vilanova was successfully operated for problem in his parotid gland. 32. Once necessary parotid tissue is removed, facial nerves are tested for correct function and reconstruction begins. 33. The eyes, their glands, or the parotid glands are affected in 20 50 % of cases. 34. Though the parotid gland is the largest, it provides only 25 % of the total salivary volume. 35. Parotid gland swellings can also be due to benign lymphoepithelial lesions caused by Mikulicz disease and Sj�gren syndrome.36. It turned out to be a malignant tumor in his left parotid gland, and the gland was removed. 37. It is the most common type of salivary gland tumor and the most common tumor of the parotid gland. 38. Less commonly the parotid gland or rarely the sublingual gland or a minor salivary gland may develop salivary stones. 39. Most strictures could be seen in the parotid duct and mostly in the disease process of chronic recurrent sialadenitis. 40. The parotid fascia proceeds of the superficial layer of the deep cervical fascia that splits to cover the gland.
