Inflammatory Disorders of Salivary Glands
Inflammatory Disorders of Salivary Glands
Inflammatory Disorders of Salivary Glands
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<strong>Inflammatory</strong><br />
<strong>Disorders</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Salivary</strong> <strong>Glands</strong><br />
• Acute<br />
− Infectious<br />
• Suppurative<br />
• Nonsupp.<br />
• Chronic<br />
− Infectious<br />
− Noninfectious<br />
• Etiology : uncertain<br />
submandibular gland is most commonly affected<br />
• Clinical Findings<br />
– recurrent episodes <strong>of</strong> postprandial salivary colic and swelling<br />
– bimanual palpation palpable stone<br />
– Chronic mass<br />
Sialolithiasis<br />
• Diagnosis : Imaging or<br />
Sialoendoscopy
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