Salivary gland swelling Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors/aetiology of salivary gland swelling?
A
- 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
2
Q
What are the signs/symptoms of salivary gland swelling?
A
- Swelling before/during mastication
- Pain/tender – dull in stones
- Redness
- Hot to touch
- Facial weakness
- Ulceration
3
Q
What investigation are conducted for salivary gland swelling?
A
- Sialography
- Sialendoscopy
- CT
- MRI
- Bloods for infective cause
4
Q
What are the surgical treatments for salivary gland swelling?
A
- Sialendoscopy
* Removal of salivary gland
5
Q
What are the pharmacological treatments for salivary gland swelling?
A
- Antibiotics
* Analgesia
6
Q
What are the non pharmacological treatments for salivary gland swelling?
A
- Settles itself
- Rest
- Rehydrate
- Suck on lemon – if stone as stimulates salivary gland
- Warm compress and massage – infection