316. Salivary Glands And Jaws Flashcards
1
Q
Viral causes of parotitis?
A
Mumps EBV HHV 6 Enteroviruses HIV
2
Q
Acute vs chronic parotitis etiology
A
Acute - blockage due to a salivary stone or mucus plug
Recurrent - idiopathic swelling in healthy children
3
Q
Ranula vs mucocele?
A
Both mucus containing cysts
Ranula - floor of the mouth
Mucocele - lower lip
4
Q
Common benign tumor of the jaw often asymptomatic
A
Ossifying fibroma
Tx: resection due to poss recurrence
5
Q
Common lesion of the jaw, reactive than neoplastic
Can be expansile
A
Central giant cell granuloma
Tx complete curettage or excision