Hello, has anyone heard of having a tumor in your salivary glands? Can it appear as a swollen lymph gland? What are the risks with a needle biopsy in these glands? This started as a sore throat and has progressed through numerous cat scans and mri's to a possible needle biopsy, or surgery. So far, the diagnose remains "swollen lymph node", with a BIG question mark. Any feedback is welcome.