Red Flag Signs for a Salivary Gland Mass

Does the mass involve a minor salivary gland?

Has there been a rapid increase in the size of the mass?

Is there weakness in muscles supplied by the facial nerve?

Is there anesthesia or paresthesias in adjacent sensory nerves?

Is the mass associated with increasing pain?

Is there induration or ulceration of the overlying mucosa or skin?

Is there fixation of the overlying mucosa or skin?

Is there a history of previous skin cancer?

Is there a history of Sjogren's syndrome?

Is there a history of radiation exposure to the head and neck?