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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 doctor to you see for parotid gland?
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.
Is calcification similar to all organisms?
no
Swelling of the parotid glands is a symptom of .?
Mumps
Is parotid sterile or nonsterile?
The parotid glands are considered nonsterile, meaning they are not completely free of microorganisms. They contain normal flora that can include various bacteria.
What is the cpt code 64611?
CPT Code 64611- Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral.
What is the function of parotid duct?
The largest producers of saliva are the parotid glands. Saliva from the parotid glands pass along parotid ducts into your mouth.
What salivary glands are inflamed during mumps?
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).
What is the cpt code for breast reduction?
CPT code 19318 is for breast reduction. The procedure involves the removal of excess breast tissue which results from top scarring, calcification, or architectural distortion.To report bilateral procedure, report modifier 50 with the procedure code.
What is calcification of the aorta inferiorly?
calcification of the aorta inferiorly?
Can punctuate calcification disappear in pancreas?
It is unlikely that the calcification will disappear.
What are the names of salivary glands found anterior to the ear?
The salivary gland located anterior to the ear is the Parotid Gland.The parotid glands
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
What is calcification of the thoracic?
The phrase "calcification of the thoracic" is incomplete. There a missing word after "thoracic."
Can radiation therapy cause lung calcification?
Can radiation therapy cause imflamation and calcification on breast mammeogram? No, it will not cause calcification, it causes something called radiation pneumonitis, its where the lung becomes too inflammed to be useful. I can be seen as a density on xrays but not as a calcification
What is another name for the parotid duct?
Stensen's duct is another name for the parotid salivary gland duct
Which gland is affected when a patient has been diagnosed with the mumps?
Mumps affect the parotid gland .
