Salivary Gland Swelling and Enlargement Flashcards
what are three causes of changes in gland size
viral inflammation
secretion retention
gland hyperplasia
what are examples of viral inflammation which causes changes in gland size
mumps and HIV
what are examples of secretion retention causing changes in gland size
mucocele
duct obstruction
what are two causes of gland hyperplasia
sialosis
sjogrens syndrome
what is a mucocele
swelling in the mucosa filled with saliva usually caused by trauma
what is a subacute obstruction of a salivary gland associated with
meals - increases as salivary flow starts and reduces when salivary flow stops
what are causes of subacute obstructions
duct blockage in submandibular
sialolith
mucous slugging
ductal damage from chronic infecton
do you always need treatment for saliva stones
no - no treatment needed if patient has no symptoms
what causes duct dilation
micro-organisms grow and lead to persisting and recurrent sialadenitis - gland function lost
name two medical conditions that can cause an increase in salivary gland tissue
sialosis
sjogrens syndrome
what is sialosis
persistent and unexplained enlargement in salivary gland
what is the difference in presentations between patient with sjogrens and patient with sialosis
patient with sialosis will rarely complain of dry moutb
