Q: I’ve been diagnosed with inflamed salivary glands. I’ve lived with this condition for almost five years. I have had some glands removed and have been tested for everything you can imagine. Any ...

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Given the localized prandial and postprandial oral pain present in this patient, sialolithiasis of the submandibular gland is high on the differential diagnosis list for this case. However, the ...

Sialolthiasis is the most common disease of the salivary glands. Large sialoliths have rarely been reported in the salivary ducts. Conservative treatment may be of benefit in the treatment of ...

What caused persistent facial swelling and itchiness to develop around a woman's right ear and left lower jaw? That's the question posed in a recent case report. When the 32-year-old Black woman ...

Treatment involves excision of the mucocele with associated minor salivary glands to decrease the chance for recurrence. Occasionally, mucoceles will rupture spontaneously and heal without surgical ...

Have you noticed swelling of salivary glands accompanied by fever, muscle aches and fatigue? These symptoms may be an indication of a contagious viral infection known as mumps. In severe cases, it may ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: Several weeks ago, I noticed that my face was swollen in ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — At least 15 University of Kentucky students have sought medical attention because of swollen salivary glands over the past week and a half. Media outlets report that on Friday, ...

Q. I have had swollen parotid glands since January of 1997. I’ve had MRIs and CT scans; they show only swollen glands. Biopsy was negative and more blood work then I can name also was negative. Is ...

What Is Causing the Facial Swelling and Pain? A 67-year-old man has a 3-day history of right-sided facial swelling and pain. He also reports odynophagia and sore throat, but no dyspnea or dysphonia.