Salivary Gland Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is sialolitathis
A
Calcified mass in salivary gland —> build up & pain
2
Q
Typical gland affected by sialolitathis
A
Submandibular
3
Q
Causes of sialolitathis
A
- dehydration
- diuretics
- smoking
4
Q
What kind of symptom can point towards sialolitathis
A
Unilateral neck pain
5
Q
Sialolitathis Ix
A
USS
6
Q
Sialolendoscopy is performed by giving
A
Sx
7
Q
Genetic condition that affects ducts
A
Sjogren syndrome
8
Q
Symptoms of sjogren
A
- dry eyes
- dry mouth
- dry skin
9
Q
Blephritis in sjogren is treated with
A
Eye drops
10
Q
Medicated mouth sweets that are given in sjogren
A
Lozenges
