10.2 Salivary Gland Flashcards
1
Q
Mumps
A
Infection of the parotid glands by the mumps virus
2
Q
What are the other areas of infection associated with mumps?
A
- Orchitis
- Pancreatitis
- Aseptic Meningitis
3
Q
What is a risk of orchitis?
A
Risk of sterility in teenagers
4
Q
Sialadenitis
A
Inflammation of the salivary gland with an obstructing stone
5
Q
Pleomorphic Adenoma
A
Benign tumor of stromal and epithelial tissue that usually is found in the parotid gland
6
Q
What is the most common tumor of the salivary gland?
A
Pleomorphic adenoma
7
Q
Why is there a high rate of recurrence of pleomorphic adenoma?
A
It is often not fully resected
8
Q
Warthin Tumor
A
Benign cystic tumor with lymph node tissue and almost always arises in the parotid
9
Q
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
A
Malignant tumor of mucinoid an squamous cells that is usually in the parotid and often involves the facial nerve
