Parotid gland swelling Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
Swelling of this gland is either unilateral or bilateral.
2
Q
when is the swelling more pronounced?
A
on eating or talking
3
Q
other symptoms
A
fever and a foul taste in the mouth.
4
Q
causes of bilateral parotid swelling
A
viruses: mumps
sarcoidosis
Sjogren’s syndrome
lymphoma
alcoholic liver disease
5
Q
causes of unilateral parotid swelling
A
tumour: pleomorphic adenomas
stones
infection
