SALIVARY GLANDS Flashcards
Result of the calcification or obstructiion of the Whartons Duct
Sialolithiasis or Ranula
What causes Sialolithiasis
Obstruction or Calcification of the Whartons Duct
what causes a ranula
Obstruction or Calcification of the Whartons Duct
compared to plasma, saliva contains higher ion levels of?
potassium and bicarbonate
compared to plasma, saliva contains lower ion levels of
sodium and chloride
Saliva contains higher or lower ion levels of chloride?
lower
Saliva contains higher or lower ion levels of sodium?
lower
Saliva contains higher or lower ion levels of bicarbonate?
higher
Saliva contains higher or lower ion levels of potassium?
higher
a bluish-pink fluid-filled nodule on the Lowers lip inner surface is a
mucocele
a bluish-pink fluid-filled nodule on the floor of the mouth is a..
ranula
how does a ranula look and where is located
its a bluish-pink fluid-fill nodule located on the floor of the mouth
how does a mucocele looks and where is it located
a bluish-pink fluid-filled nodule on the lower lip’s inner surface
treatment for mucocele and ranula if it doesn’t improve or resolve on its own
- surgical excision
2. marsupialization
treatment for ranula
- surgical excision
2. marsupialization
treatment for mucocele
- surgical excision
2. marsupialization
- surgical excision
- marsupialization
are treatments of…?
mucocele and ranula
Purely serous MINOR salivary gland on the tongue
Von Ebners Gland
Von Ebners Gland is a minor or larger salivary gland
minor
name 2 purely serous glands
- Von Ebners
2. Parotid
Largest and Purely serous salivary gland
Parotid gland
Parotid gland is a Minor or Largest Salivary gland
Larger
Glands that are purely serous
Parotid
Duct that drains in the Parotid Gland
Stensons duct
where does the stensons duct drains
parotid gland
What type of saliva produces the parotid gland
purely serous
what contains the parotid gland purely serous saliva
secretory IgA
lysozymes
thiocynate
salivary amylase
In which gland can we find the Secretory IgA
Parotid Gland
Mixed glands
submandibular and sublingual
what type of gland is the submandibular
mixed
what type of gland is the sublingual
mixed
submandibular gland produces..
mostly mucous and some serous
sublingual glands produces…
mostly mucous and some serous
Gland that produces purely mucous
Buccal
What produces the buccal gland
purely mucous
primarily secretion of the sublingual gland
mucus
glands that protect and lubricate the oral tissue and why
minor salivary glands and sublingual glands because they produce primarily mucus secretations
where are located the minor salivary glands
lips
cheeks
tongue
hard palate
MAJOR salivary glands
parotid gland
sublingual gland
submandibular gland
Bilateral swelling of the PAROTID gland in a child with flu-like symptoms may be an indicative of:
MUMPS (Epidemic parotitis)
What is MUMPS
Bilateral swelling of the PAROTID gland in a child with flu-like symptoms
MUMPS alternative name
Epidemic Parotitis
Main blood supply to the parotid gland
External carotid artery
Lymphatic drainage of the Parotid and Sublingual Glands
Deep Cervical lymph nodes
Who drains in the DEEP CERVICAL lymphnodes
Parotid gland
Sublingual Gland
Salivary gland responsible for 60-65% of salivary flow
Submandibular Gland
Where is located the submandibular gland
superior to DIGASTRIC MUSCLE
Inferior to MYLOHYOID MUSCLE
The Submandibular gland is located inferior to…
Mylohyoid Muscle
The Submandibular gland is located superior to…
Digastric Muscle
The submandibular and sublingual gland are both oriented ….
just superior to the mylohyoid muscle
Which glands are oriented just superior to the mylohyoid muscle
Submandibular and sublingual Glands
What ducts drains the submandibular glands
Whartons Duct
Where does the submandibular glands drains
Whartons duct
Most salivary glands tumors originated from…
ducts
What cranial nerve innervates the submandibular and sublingual glands
Facial Nerve (7)
The Facial Nerve (CN VII) innervates which glands
Submandibular gland
sublingual gland
Submandibular glands are best examined using:
BIMANUAL PALPATION: rolling the lymph nodes over the mandibles inferior border
The bimanual palpation exam is used to examined which gland
Submandibular gland
Smallest salivary gland
Sublingual Gland
Submental glands are best examined using:
BILATERAL DIGITAL PALPATION
Bilateral Digital Palpation is the best examination for which gland?
Submental Gland
What is the Sjogrens Syndrome
Autoimmune disease
- attacks glands that makes saliva and tears
- mostly common in women
- starts after 40
- link to LUPUS AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Name of the Autoimmune disease
- attacks glands that makes saliva and tears
- mostly common in women
- starts after 40
- link to LUPUS AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Sjogrens Syndrome
CLINIC CASE
- 51 year old female
- undergoing therapy for thyroid cancer
- diagnosed with reumatoid arthritis
- complains of joint pain, dry mouth and rampant caries.
- Uses lip balm because lips are cracking
- parotid glands are billaterally enlarged
Sjogrens Syndrome
Most common benign salivary gland tumor
pleomorphic adenoma
What is a Pleomorphic Adenoma
most common benign salivary gland tumor that affects minor and major salivary glands as a slow growing and painless swelling
Benign salivary gland tumor that is slow growing and painless swelling
Pleomorphic adenoma
What is Salivary Gland Aplasia
rare congenital anomaly involving the ABSENSE of 1 or more of the major salivary glands
rare congenital anomaly involving the ABSENSE of 1 or more of the major salivary glands
Salivary Gland Aplasia
If a person doesn’t have the Parotid Glands, how is it called?
Salivary Gland Aplasia
Nerve that provides sensory innervation to the skin directly overlaying the parotid gland
Great auricular nerve
The Great auricular Nerve provides sensory innervation to…
the skin directly overlaying the parotid gland
