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.

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 ...

On the 6th postoperative day the right parotid gland was noted to be swollen, tender and firm ... of the eye and into the lateral aspect of the neck. The temperature was 102.8°F., ...

Potential complications for parotid gland surgery include: Scarring on your neck or in front of the ear ... chewing Tongue numbness Change in taste Swelling or an infection of the submandibular ...

a radiation oncologist at the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NCI), was probing for damage to salivary glands after radiotherapy for cancer in the head, neck, or brain—injuries that can lead to issues ...

had symptoms of sialadenitis usually manifesting itself as bilateral parotid swelling. Thirty-one of the 67 patients also had submandibular gland swellings. One year later, persistent salivary ...

Salivary gland obstruction results in pain and swelling in the cheek or under the jawline while eating, and foul-tasting drainage into the mouth. Such obstruction can also progress to severe infection ...

Administration of radiotherapy to patients with head and neck cancer often causes damage to the parotid glands, resulting in a marked decrease in saliva production, and associated discomfort.

Juvenile recurrent parotitis (JRP) is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the parotid glands in children, characterized by recurrent episodes of swelling and pain. This condition can ...

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 ...