SALIVARY GLAND DISEASE

Question 1

Functions and quantity of saliva production in a day?

Answer 1

Salivary glands serve numerous functions, including lubrication; enzymatic degradation of food substances, production of hormones, antibodies, mediation of taste, and antimicrobial protection.

Normal salivary production is from 0.5 – 1.5 liters per day.

Question 2

__________________ inflammation of salivary glands most commonly caused by a bacterial infection or obstruction of the gland by a salivary stone (___________).

Presentation?

Management?

Answer 2

Sialadenitis inflammation of salivary glands most commonly caused by a bacterial infection or obstruction of the gland by a salivary stone (Sialolithiasis).

Question 3

Autoimmune diseases, in particular _________________, can be associated with sialadenitis. Preferentially affecting the ________________.

Answer 3

Autoimmune diseases, in particular Sjögren syndrome, can be associated with sialadenitis. Preferentially affecting the parotid gland.

Question 4

Etiologies of Sialadentits?

Diagnosis?

Answer 4

Sialadenitis: Inflammation of salivary glands