text: This could possibly be a parotid tumor. Don't be afraid- they are usually benign, although it is a good idea to get them checked out.  I had one for a couple of years. Several doctors said it was a swollen gland, but it grew until it  was bothering me. I was sent to an ENT who did a CT , found out it was a parotid tumor, and took it out. No problems, and barely a scar.