A salivary gland infection can develop when harmful bacteria or viruses build up in the salivary glands. These are located in the head and neck and produce saliva. It typically causes swollen ...

The glands had a firm, rubbery consistence; they were neither tender nor inflamed, and the overlying skin was freely movable. Two patients had associated swelling of the submaxillary salivary glands.

Symptoms of sialolithiasis may include pain and swelling at the site of the salivary glands. These symptoms ... a computed tomography (CT scan) or ultrasound to rule out other conditions.