CCs - in brief Flashcards
1
Q
What is a classic sign of parotid tumours?
A
Deflection of the ear outwards
2
Q
What signs may indicate a parotid tumour is malignant?
A
VIIth nerve palsy Rapid growth Hard, fixed mass Pain But 80% are pleomorphic adenomas (mostly benign)
3
Q
How do you treat parotid tumours?
A
Superficial parotidectomy
Radiotherapy if malignant
4
Q
What commonly causes acute salivary gland swellings?
A
Mumps and HIV
5
Q
What causes recurrent unilateral pain and swelling?
A
Stone - pain and swelling on eating, red, tender gland
6
Q
What causes a fixed salivary gland swelling?
A
Tumours Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Sarcoid Amyloid Idiopathic
7
Q
What are the main pairs of salivary glands?
A
- Parotid
- Submandibular
- Sublingual
