Parotitis is inflammation of one or both parotid glands ... and confirm bacterial parotitis. Treatment goals for parotitis are to kill bacteria, reduce swelling and pain, speed up healing ...

in one patient swelling of the left salivary gland occurred during treatment for infection on the right. External pressure applied to the swelling usually resulted in the free release of pus from ...

Physical examination revealed a fluctuant, 7 cm swelling of the right parotid gland (figure ... Salivary gland histology did not show lymphocytic infiltration with abundant eosinophils.9 Several ...

The swelling was insidious at onset and very slowly progressed ... 11 but its accuracy drops to less than 50% in cases of parotid gland lipoma.12 The treatment of choice remains similar to that for ...

and progressive swelling. Salivary gland blockage can result from multiple causes including salivary stones, narrowing of the duct by scar tissue, dehydration, side-effects of certain medications, ...

Your salivary glands produce saliva and empty it ... While many salivary duct stones can pass without treatment, symptoms of swelling and painful eating persist until the stone is removed.

If you have salivary gland cancer, your doctors will discuss your treatment options with you. To make an informed choice, ask about the pros and cons of each option. Also ask about potential changes ...

The infection can spread into the deep tissues and bones of the head and neck or cause severe swelling that affects breathing. Treatment involves hydration to increase salivary flow and gland massage.

Obstructive symptomatology with swelling and pain ... no permanent cure can be offered. Treatment becomes symptomatic. Aggressive external massage of the parotid gland is advised to milk out ...

For many people with salivary gland tumors, surgery performed by an expert in head and neck operations is the main treatment. Your surgeon may recommend radiation therapy, drug therapy, or a ...

Salivary gland problems can include salivary flow disturbances, infection or inflammation, swelling or tumors ... together with patients to provide the right medical and surgical treatment option for ...

Sialendoscopy has emerged as a prominent treatment option for JRP ... in children characterized by recurrent swelling and pain in the parotid glands. Sialendoscopy: A minimally invasive procedure ...