swollen lymph nodes in the neck with parotid gland swelling? Swelling of the parotid gland and lymph node painless for about two weeks. The blood test is negative for any viral infections. MRI was done and they have requested a biopsy. What could it be? ...
I'll put in what I know. I guess you know as well, the parotid gland secretes oxytocin and ADH (antidiuretic hormone). I'll let you do research, you can learn something, lol. Good luck!
Read about the salivary glands, etc. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/saliv ...
Posted on April 1, 2010.