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What is a Wharton's duct?
Wharton's duct is a tubular structure that empties the submaxillary salivary gland - located underneath your lower jaw - to the space just under your tongue around the area where it is connected to the bottom of your mouth by the lingual frenum. Sometimes you can develop a salivary stone (similar to a kidney stone) in these ducts that must be removed by an oral surgeon.
What three structures pass through the salivary gland?
The duct of the salivary gland, the facial nerve, and the lingual nerve pass through the salivary gland.
What is salivary duct metaplasia?
Salivary duct metaplasia is a condition characterized by the transformation of normal salivary gland duct cells into a different type of cell, typically resembling ductal cells of the salivary glands. This change often occurs in response to inflammation or injury and can be observed in various salivary gland disorders. While it is generally considered a benign process, it may be associated with certain pathological conditions and can mimic more serious diseases, making accurate diagnosis important.
Why are salivary gland scans performed?
A salivary gland scan is done to help diagnose the cause of dry mouth. It is a test that is done when Sjogren's syndrome, salivary duct obstruction, asymmetric hypertrophy, or growths such as Warthin's tumors are suspected.
What causes decrease in salivary secretion?
Salivary glands secrets saliva in our mouth
There is severe pain when drinking cold can this be caused by a salivary gland infection?
If the pain is located in the jaw or neck with radiation to the ear it may be caused by a blocked salivary duct.
What is the name of infra orbital salivary duct?
I think it is the salivary gland.
What causes sublinguitis?
Sublinguitis is inflammation in the sublingual gland. It can be caused by mumps, a stone in the salivary duct, tumors, and bacterial parotitis.
What is a Wharton's duct?
Wharton's duct is a tubular structure that empties the submaxillary salivary gland - located underneath your lower jaw - to the space just under your tongue around the area where it is connected to the bottom of your mouth by the lingual frenum. Sometimes you can develop a salivary stone (similar to a kidney stone) in these ducts that must be removed by an oral surgeon.
What is another name for the parotid duct?
Stensen's duct is another name for the parotid salivary gland duct
What three structures pass through the salivary gland?
The duct of the salivary gland, the facial nerve, and the lingual nerve pass through the salivary gland.
What causes bile duct obstruction?
A blocked bile duct is caused by biliary blockage caused by gallstones, inflammation of bile ducts, tumore, parasites or caused by diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis.
What is the function of the salivary duct?
The Salivary duct is like salivary gland and its to make saliva and help the bolus ( soft mass chewed food ) go down the esophagus easily. And saliva contains enzymes which help break down food to form which the body use.
What is the medical term meaning surgical repair of a salivary duct?
The term -ectomy is used for surgical removal so it will be called ductectomy.
What is salivary duct metaplasia?
Salivary duct metaplasia is a condition characterized by the transformation of normal salivary gland duct cells into a different type of cell, typically resembling ductal cells of the salivary glands. This change often occurs in response to inflammation or injury and can be observed in various salivary gland disorders. While it is generally considered a benign process, it may be associated with certain pathological conditions and can mimic more serious diseases, making accurate diagnosis important.
What is cpt code for ligation of an intraoral salivary duct?
The CPT code for ligation of an intraoral salivary duct is typically 42310. This code specifically refers to the ligation of a salivary duct in the oral cavity. However, it's important to verify the most current coding guidelines or consult with a coding specialist, as codes can be updated or vary based on specific procedures.
Where does the duct from the salivary gland empty?
Inside the mouth laterally or under the tongue.
