Disorders Of Salivary Glands Flashcards
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Hyposalivation
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2
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Obstruction
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Caniculli - calcium deposit within ducts and form ‘calcium balls’ can block it causing infection to the glands
3
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Cysts
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Trauma to salivary gland or duct
4
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Irradiation
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Head and neck irradiation destroys secretory cells and leads to xerostomia
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Sjögren’s syndrome
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Immunological disorder affects body and oral cavity
. Swelling salivary glands
. Dry eyes
. Acini destroyed
6
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Inflammation- nicotine stomatitis
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Inflammation of minor salivary glands on palate from tobacco use (heat trauma)
7
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Sialosis
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Swelling of parotid glands - can link to other medical conditions: diabetes, bulimia, kidney failure, pregnancy
8
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Neoplasms (tumours)
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10
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Functional disorders
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Drugs, smoking, anxiety, mouth breathing
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