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.
The parotid gland is close to the masseter muscle, which is one of the main muscles responsible for chewing.
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/
You should see an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) or a head and neck surgeon for issues related to the parotid gland. These specialists have the expertise to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the parotid gland.
Mumps
The most common parotid tumor is a pleomorphic adenoma, which is usually a benign tumor arising from the salivary gland tissue. It typically presents as a painless, slow-growing mass in the parotid gland.
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.
The largest salivary gland is parotid
Mumps affect the parotid gland .
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.
This is usually due to inflammation of parotid gland or lymph node inflammation.
This is usually due to inflammation of parotid gland or lymph node inflammation.
The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is found wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and it secretes saliva through Stensen's duct into the oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing. Parotid inflammation (or parotitis) occurs in 60-70% of infections and 95% of patients with symptoms. Parotitis causes swelling and local pain, particularly when chewing. It can occur on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral).
The parotid gland is close to the masseter muscle, which is one of the main muscles responsible for chewing.
Parotid gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland.
Parotid gland
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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/