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Yes, the parotid gland and mumps gland refer to the same anatomical structure. The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands, located near the jaw, and is responsible for producing saliva. Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects this gland, leading to its inflammation and swelling, hence the colloquial term "mumps gland."
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Which gland is affected when a patient has been diagnosed with the mumps?
Mumps affect the parotid gland .
What gland is infected when one has the mumps?
The parotid gland is infected when one has the mumps. The virus leads to inflammation and swelling of the parotid glands, causing characteristic jaw and face swelling.
When a person has mumps which salivary glands are affected?
When a person has mumps, typically the parotid glands are affected. These are the largest salivary glands and are located near the ears, causing swelling in that area.
What causes swelling of the parotid gland?
Swelling of the parotid gland can be caused by a viral infection such as mumps, bacterial infection, blockage of the salivary ducts, autoimmune disorders, or tumors. It can also be a side effect of certain medications or dehydration.
What is it when you have sore testis after having mumps?
This testicular inflammation is generally one-sided (both testicles are swollen in 15–30% of mumps orchitis cases and typically occurs about 10 days after the parotid gland. Testicular swelling has been documented as late as six weeks after parotid gland swelling. Decreased fertility is an uncommon consequence of testicular inflammation from mumps and infertility is rare.
Viral disease in which the parotid glands are swollen?
Mumps.
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
Swelling of the parotid glands is a symptom of .?
Mumps
Mumps is an infection of?
Mumps is an infection one or both parotid glands (It is caused by Rubulavirus)
What muscle is the parotid gland close to?
The parotid gland is close to the masseter muscle, which is one of the main muscles responsible for chewing.
What are names of the three salivary gland?
Parotid gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland.
Salivary gland located near the ear?
Parotid gland
