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Swelling of the parotid gland?
The most common cause of a salivary gland lump is mumps, which usually affects children and typically causes painful swellings on both sides of the face. However there are many other causes of swelling in the salivary glands, for example salivary gland infection, salivary gland cancer, systemic diseases and drugs.The main clinical feature of salivary gland cancer is swelling in the salivary gland region though it does not exactly indicate that you have cancer as most salivary gland tumors are benign.Read more about salivary gland cancer herehttp://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/11/25/how-to-prevent-salivary-gland-cancer/
Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
Is gallbladder and salivary gland the same?
no ,both are different gallbladder is situated near stomach and salivary gland is in our mouth.
What are the names of minor salivary glands?
what is the name of minor salivary gland
Why are salivary gland scans performed?
Salivary gland scans are performed to evaluate the overall function and health of the salivary glands. These scans can help diagnose conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome, salivary gland tumors, and salivary duct obstructions. The scans involve the injection of a radioactive tracer that is taken up by the salivary glands, allowing them to be imaged and assessed for any abnormalities.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a salivary stone?
A sialolith is the medical term for a salivary stone. Sialolithiasis is the condition of salivary stones.The term for a stone in the salivary gland is Sialolithiasis.SialolithiasisSialolith
What is sialadenolithiasis?
Sialadenolithiasis is a condition characterized by the formation of stones (calculi) in the salivary glands. These stones can obstruct the salivary ducts, leading to pain, swelling, and potential infection in the affected gland. Treatment typically involves hydration, massage, and in some cases, removal of the stones surgically.
What is the smallest salivary gland?
It's the sublingual salivary gland.
When a person has mumps which salivary glands are affected?
Usually in the parotid gland.
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
What does the salivary glands consists of?
There are 3 salivary glands; the parotid gland, the sublingual gland, and the submandibular gland. The submandibular gland used to be the "submaxillary gland."
Swelling of the parotid gland?
The most common cause of a salivary gland lump is mumps, which usually affects children and typically causes painful swellings on both sides of the face. However there are many other causes of swelling in the salivary glands, for example salivary gland infection, salivary gland cancer, systemic diseases and drugs.The main clinical feature of salivary gland cancer is swelling in the salivary gland region though it does not exactly indicate that you have cancer as most salivary gland tumors are benign.Read more about salivary gland cancer herehttp://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/11/25/how-to-prevent-salivary-gland-cancer/
What is the medical term meaning salivary gland scan?
A salivary gland scan, also called a parotid gland scan
Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
What is an example of an exocrine gland?
The salivary gland.
What salivary gland do you gleek out of?
The sublingual gland.
What is the smallest major salivary gland?
Sublingual gland
