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Salivary Gland Disease
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Salivary gland disease can be divided into two main groups, infective and neoplastic. Sialolithiasis
is condition
in which tiny salivary stones form within the gland or within the duct of the gland. Most of these are made up of calcium and very often do not cause any symptoms. Once the stone enlarges, they may obstruct the flow of saliva and lead to a secondary infection. Various treatments have been described for obstructive sialolithiasis
which range from retrieval
of obstructed stones to removal of the gland.
Salivary glands
are also prone to develop cysts and tumours. Management of these cysts and tumours
is usually surgical and carried out through a Head and Neck MDT if malignant.
Want to know the symptoms for salivary gland disease?Contact me now at 07710 101 353.
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