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LeBron James was playing with a health issue through the end of the season and the playoffs that has now been taken care of.
Sources close to James told ESPN.com's Chris Broussard that the Cleveland Cavaliers star underwent successful surgery on Tuesday at Cleveland Clinic to remove a benign growth in his mouth. Specifically, Dr. Frank Papay removed the growth from James' parotid gland, which produces saliva, in a five-hour procedure.
LeBron and his family have been aware of this medical issue for several months but, with the clearance of the treating doctors and medical staff, decided to wait until the conclusion of the Cavaliers season to undergo the procedure.
LeBron is recovering comfortably at the Cleveland Clinic and will soon be returning home.
Sources said that doctors were pleased with the outcome of the procedure, and at this time, are confident that no further treatment will be needed. James is expected to make a full and complete recovery.
Sources close to James told ESPN.com's Chris Broussard that the Cleveland Cavaliers star underwent successful surgery on Tuesday at Cleveland Clinic to remove a benign growth in his mouth. Specifically, Dr. Frank Papay removed the growth from James' parotid gland, which produces saliva, in a five-hour procedure.
LeBron and his family have been aware of this medical issue for several months but, with the clearance of the treating doctors and medical staff, decided to wait until the conclusion of the Cavaliers season to undergo the procedure.
LeBron is recovering comfortably at the Cleveland Clinic and will soon be returning home.
Sources said that doctors were pleased with the outcome of the procedure, and at this time, are confident that no further treatment will be needed. James is expected to make a full and complete recovery.
