Abstract

The parotid gland is a large salivary gland on both sides of the face, beneath the external auditory canal, behind the mandibular ramus, and in front of the temporal bone's mastoid process. The facial nerve and parotid lymph nodes are found inside the gland. Parotid carcinoma is made up of 90% epithelial parenchyma, with the mucoepidermoid being the most prevalent. The analgesic impact of manual lymphatic drainage is one of its effects, as it acts on various possible causes of pain. On the one hand, it plays a role in the inflammatory process, and on the other, it can influence pain perception. The authors describe a patient who developed neck pain after traditional parotid surgery and treatment for parotid malignancy. The patient experiences pain at level 10 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).

Keywords: Parotid Cancer; MLD; Manual Lymph Drainage; Vodder

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