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A salivary gland tumor is an uncontrolled growth of cells that originates in one of the many saliva-producing glands in the mouth.
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What is the most common parotid tumor?
pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumour it is about 80%.
What is the smallest salivary gland?
It's the sublingual salivary gland.
What causes salivary gland tumors?
Ionizing radiation.is a factor that contributes to tumor development.Another reported risk factor is an association between wood dust inhalation and adenocarcinoma.There seems to be some link between breast cancer and salivary gland tumors.
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
What are symptoms of a salivary gland tumor?
Symptoms are often absent until the tumor is large or has metastasized.Some symptoms are: a lump or mass in the mouth.swelling in the face.pain in the jaw or the side of the face.difficulty swallowing.difficulty breathing.difficulty speaking
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."
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
What salivary glands are located under the tongue with ducts that open in the floor of the mouth?
The sublingual gland is the salivary gland found under the tongue.
