Salivary gland disorders are conditions that lead to swelling or pain in the saliva-producing tissues around the mouth.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe salivary glands produce saliva (spit), which moistens food to aid chewing and swallowing. Saliva contains enzymes that begin the digestion process. Saliva also cleans the mouth by washing away bacteria and food particles. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and helps to keep dentures or orthodontic appliances (such as retainers) in place.
There are three pairs of salivary glands:
All of the salivary glands empty saliva into the mouth through ducts that open at various locations in the mouth.
The salivary glands may become inflamed (irritated) because of infection, tumors, or stones.
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SymptomsTests vary depending on the suspected disorder.
TreatmentThe treatment varies depending on the specific disorder.
Expectations (prognosis)Most salivary gland disorders respond well to treatment. See the specific disorders.
ComplicationsSee the specific disorders.
Calling your health care providerALWAYS call your health care provider if you have symptoms of a salivary gland disorder.
PreventionMost of the problems with salivary glands are not preventable. Adequate hydration, use of sialogogues (things that increase salivation -- for example, sour candy), and massage of the gland can increase salivary flow and help prevent infection.
Salivary gland disorders are conditions that lead to swelling or pain in the saliva-producing tissues around the mouth.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe salivary glands produce saliva (spit), which moistens food to aid chewing and swallowing. Saliva contains enzymes that begin the digestion process. Saliva also cleans the mouth by washing away bacteria and food particles. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and helps keep dentures or orthodontic appliances (such as retainers) in place.
There are three pairs of salivary glands:
All of the salivary glands empty saliva into the mouth through ducts that open at various locations in the mouth.
The salivary glands may become inflamed (irritated) because of infection, tumors, or stones.
Related topics:
SymptomsTests vary depending on the condition thought to be causing the problem.
Drinking a lot of water, using sugar-free lemon drops to increase the flow of saliva, and massaging the gland with heat may help with infections and stones.
Antibiotics are used for bacterial infections.
Stones may be removed using endoscopes, lithotripsy, or surgery.
Other treatments depend on the specific disorder.
Expectations (prognosis)Most salivary gland disorders respond well to treatment.
ComplicationsComplications depend on the specific disorder.
Calling your health care providerALWAYS call your health care provider if you have symptoms of a salivary gland disorder.
PreventionMost of the problems with salivary glands cannot be prevented. Drinking enough fluids, using things that increase salivation (for example, sour candy), and massaging the gland can increase the flow of saliva and help prevent infection.
ReferencesElluru RG. Physiology of the salivary glands. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010:chap 84.
Lacey J. Diagnostic imaging and fine-needle aspiration of the salivary glands. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010:chap 85.
Rogers J, McCaffrey TV. Inflammatory disorders of the salivary glands. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010:chap 86.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 03/05/2011
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
It's the sublingual salivary gland.
The largest salivary gland is parotid
There are 3 salivary glands; the parotid gland, the sublingual gland, and the submandibular gland. The submandibular gland used to be the "submaxillary gland."
A salivary gland scan, also called a parotid gland scan
Parotid Gland
The salivary gland.
The sublingual gland.
Sublingual gland
The sublingual gland is the salivary gland found under the tongue.
ICD-9 code is= 527.6 Mucocele of salivary gland. Extravasation cyst of salivary gland-retention cyst of salivary gland-ranula.
no ,both are different gallbladder is situated near stomach and salivary gland is in our mouth.
Parotid gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland.