Gastrointestinal Disorders Chapt 45 Flashcards
What is Parotitis
inflammation of the parotid gland. It is the most common inflammatory condition of the salivary glands
Inflammation to the Parotid may be due to
Mumps (epidemic parotitis)
Who is at high risk for bacterial parotitis
people who are older, acutely ill, or debilitated with decreased salivary flow from general dehyration or medications are at high risk
What organism causes bacterial parotitis
Staphylococcus Aureus (travels from the mouth through the salivary ducts)
What are the symptoms of Parotitis
fever, chills, and other systemic signs associated with infection. The glands swell and become tense and tender. The patient feels pain in the ear and swollen glands interfere with swallowing. Swelling increases rapidly and skin becomes red and shiny
What is the medical management for parotitis
adequate nutritional and fluid intake, good oral hygiene, and discontinuing medications (ex. tranquilizers, diuretic agents) that can diminish salivation.
Pharmacological treatment for parotitis
antibiotics are necessary for bacterial parotitis, and analgesics may be prescribed for pain.
Other treatments parotitis
the gland may need to be drained by a surgical procedure known as parotidectomy. This procedure may be necessary to treat chronic parotitis.
Sialadenitis
Inflammation of the salivary glands
What causes Sialadenitis?
dehydration, radiation therapy, stress, malnutrition, salivary gland calculi, or improper oral hygiene.
What bacteria causes Sialadenitis?
the inflammation is caused by S. Aureus. In hospitalized patients, the infecting organism may be methicillin-resistant S. Aureus (MRSA)
Symptoms of Sialadenitis
pain, swelling, and purulent discharge
Treatment for Sialadenitis
antibiotics, massage, warm compresses, and sialagogues (substances that trigger saliva flow like hard candy or lemon juice)
what causes chronic sialadenitis
decreased salivary flow
Treatment for recurrent sialadenitis
surgical drainage or excision of the gland and its duct
where does Salivary Calculus (Sialolithiasis) usually occur?
in the submandibular gland
What tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis of salivary calculus
salivary gland ultrasonography or sialography may be required to demonstrate obstruction of the duct
What forms salivary calculi
calcium phosphate
Symptoms of Sialolithiasis
calculi within the salivary gland may cause no symptoms
a calculus that obstructs the gland’s duct causes swelling and sudden, local, and often colicky pain, which is abruptly relieved by a gush of saliva
Treatment of Sialolithiasis
the calculus can be extracted. Sometimes enlargement of the ductal orifice permits the stone to pass spontaneously. Occasionally lithotripsy (a procedure that uses shockwaves to disintegrate the stone may be used.
Lithotripsy preparation and side effects
Requires no anesthesia, sedation, or analgesia
May cause local hemorrhage and swelling
Neoplasms (tumors or growths) risk factors
exposure to radiation to the head and neck, older age, and specific carcinogens introduced in specific work environments.
Symptoms for a benign tumor (Neoplasm)
most patients with a benign growth present with painless swelling of the glands
Symptoms for a malignant tumor (Neoplasm)
patients tend to have neurologic symptoms (weakness or numbness) and persistent facial pain.
How is diagnosis made (Neoplasm)
diagnosis is based on the health history, physical exam, and the results of fine-needle aspiration biopsy.