Cystadenoma of salivary glands is an uncommon benign neoplasm that presents intraluminal papillary projections. The authors describe one case of cystadenoma located in the buccal mucosa and highlight ...

If the stone blocks the salivary duct, the gland can become infected, a condition called sialadenitis. A doctor may be able to feel a salivary gland stone while examining a patient, or see one by ...

Kleinsasser, initially dismissed a toothache as a minor issue, only to discover it was a rare, aggressive salivary gla ...

Digestive enzymes are substances that help you digest your food. They are secreted (released) by the salivary glands and cells lining the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine. There are several ...

Facial weakness can also be a symptom of other conditions, such as Ramsay Hunt syndrome (a complication of shingles), stroke (a blockage of blood flow or bleeding in the brain), facial trauma, dental ...

The lymphatic system drains lymph fluid from the tissues of the body before returning it to the blood. Lymph nodes are sometimes called lymph glands. They filter bacteria (germs) and disease from the ...

Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. You have hundreds of small, oval- or bean-shaped lymph nodes (also known as lymph glands) throughout your body. Preauricular lymph nodes are in front ...