Salivary gland swelling Flashcards

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What are the risk factors/aetiology of salivary gland swelling?

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  • Calculus/stone formation
  • Viral e.g. mumps, cytomegalovirus, HIV
  • Bacteria e.g. staphylococci (abscess)
  • Granulomatous conditions e.g. TB, sarcoidosis
  • Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • Bulimia
  • Tumours
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What are the signs/symptoms of salivary gland swelling?

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  • Swelling before/during mastication
  • Pain/tender – dull in stones
  • Redness
  • Hot to touch
  • Facial weakness
  • Ulceration
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What investigation are conducted for salivary gland swelling?

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  • Sialography
  • Sialendoscopy
  • CT
  • MRI
  • Bloods for infective cause
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What are the surgical treatments for salivary gland swelling?

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  • Sialendoscopy

* Removal of salivary gland

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What are the pharmacological treatments for salivary gland swelling?

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  • Antibiotics

* Analgesia

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What are the non pharmacological treatments for salivary gland swelling?

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  • Settles itself
  • Rest
  • Rehydrate
  • Suck on lemon – if stone as stimulates salivary gland
  • Warm compress and massage – infection
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