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Where are the parotid glands located?
Where are the parotid glands located?
- On the floor of the mouth
- In the cheeks on both sides (correct)
- In the ventral tongue
- Beneath the tongue
What is the orifice of Stinson's duct?
What is the orifice of Stinson's duct?
- The excretory duct called Wharton's duct
- The minor salivary glands in the ventral tongue
- The bump noticed in the patients' buccal mucosa near the first molars (correct)
- The orifice of the sublingual glands
Where are the sublingual glands located?
Where are the sublingual glands located?
- Kind of on the floor of the mouth and beneath the tongue (correct)
- Bilateral symmetrically beneath the tongue
- In the cheeks on both sides
- In the ventral tongue
Where are the minor salivary glands located?
Where are the minor salivary glands located?
What is the excretory duct of the submandibular glands called?
What is the excretory duct of the submandibular glands called?
What kind of secretions do the parotid glands tend to produce?
What kind of secretions do the parotid glands tend to produce?
What is the purpose of salivary tablets?
What is the purpose of salivary tablets?
What causes mucus seals to occur?
What causes mucus seals to occur?
How do mucus seals typically appear?
How do mucus seals typically appear?
What is the recommended intervention for deeper mucus seals?
What is the recommended intervention for deeper mucus seals?
How are mucus seals characterized?
How are mucus seals characterized?
Are mucus seals considered true cysts?
Are mucus seals considered true cysts?
Which type of salivary gland produces a thick, viscous mucus-like secretion?
Which type of salivary gland produces a thick, viscous mucus-like secretion?
What condition can result in marked hyposalivation, dry mucosa, and difficulty in swallowing dry foods?
What condition can result in marked hyposalivation, dry mucosa, and difficulty in swallowing dry foods?
Which cells aid in the production and release of saliva in salivary gland units?
Which cells aid in the production and release of saliva in salivary gland units?
What can individuals with salivary gland aplasia experience?
What can individuals with salivary gland aplasia experience?
What can be a treatment option for patients with dry mouth?
What can be a treatment option for patients with dry mouth?
What safety issue can dry mouth lead to during eating?
What safety issue can dry mouth lead to during eating?
What is the term used for mucus escape reaction in the floor of the mouth, usually indicating a robust lesion fed by a major gland?
What is the term used for mucus escape reaction in the floor of the mouth, usually indicating a robust lesion fed by a major gland?
What is the term used for a true cyst that can occur in salivary ducts, more common on the upper lip, and is lined by epithelium?
What is the term used for a true cyst that can occur in salivary ducts, more common on the upper lip, and is lined by epithelium?
What is the characteristic microscopic appearance of salivary duct cyst?
What is the characteristic microscopic appearance of salivary duct cyst?
What complication can ranula cause, leading to neck swelling and potential airway complications?
What complication can ranula cause, leading to neck swelling and potential airway complications?
Where is salivary duct cyst commonly found?
Where is salivary duct cyst commonly found?
What does the term 'granular' indicate in the context of mucus escape reaction?
What does the term 'granular' indicate in the context of mucus escape reaction?
What is a common location for the development of salivary stones?
What is a common location for the development of salivary stones?
What can contribute to the development of salivary stones?
What can contribute to the development of salivary stones?
What can cause obstructive sialadenitis?
What can cause obstructive sialadenitis?
What can lead to obstructive sialadenitis often associated with post-surgical complications or decreased salivary flow?
What can lead to obstructive sialadenitis often associated with post-surgical complications or decreased salivary flow?
What can salivary stones be visualized as?
What can salivary stones be visualized as?
What can radiation therapy lead to in relation to salivary gland disorders?
What can radiation therapy lead to in relation to salivary gland disorders?
Flashcards
Parotid Gland Location
Parotid Gland Location
Located in the cheeks on both sides of the face.
Orifice of Stensen's Duct
Orifice of Stensen's Duct
The opening of Stensen's duct in the buccal mucosa near the first molars.
Sublingual Gland Location
Sublingual Gland Location
Located on the floor of the mouth, beneath the tongue.
Minor Salivary Gland Location
Minor Salivary Gland Location
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Submandibular Gland Excretory Duct
Submandibular Gland Excretory Duct
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Parotid Gland Secretions
Parotid Gland Secretions
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Purpose of Salivary Tablets
Purpose of Salivary Tablets
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Cause of Mucus Seals
Cause of Mucus Seals
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Appearance of Mucus Seals
Appearance of Mucus Seals
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Intervention for Deeper Mucus Seals
Intervention for Deeper Mucus Seals
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Characterization of Mucus Seals
Characterization of Mucus Seals
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Are Mucus Seals True Cysts?
Are Mucus Seals True Cysts?
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Gland Producing Thick Mucus
Gland Producing Thick Mucus
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Condition: Marked Hyposalivation
Condition: Marked Hyposalivation
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Cells Aiding Saliva Production
Cells Aiding Saliva Production
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Experiences with Salivary Gland Aplasia
Experiences with Salivary Gland Aplasia
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Treatment Option for Dry Mouth
Treatment Option for Dry Mouth
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Safety Issue with Dry Mouth
Safety Issue with Dry Mouth
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Mucus Escape in Mouth Floor
Mucus Escape in Mouth Floor
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True Cyst in Salivary Ducts
True Cyst in Salivary Ducts
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Microscopic Appearance of Salivary Duct Cyst
Microscopic Appearance of Salivary Duct Cyst
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Ranula Complication
Ranula Complication
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Common Location for Salivary Duct Cyst
Common Location for Salivary Duct Cyst
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'Granular' Meaning in Mucus Escape
'Granular' Meaning in Mucus Escape
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Common Location for Salivary Stones
Common Location for Salivary Stones
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Factor in Salivary Stone Development
Factor in Salivary Stone Development
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Causes of Obstructive Sialadenitis
Causes of Obstructive Sialadenitis
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Cause of Obstructive Sialadenitis Post-Surgery
Cause of Obstructive Sialadenitis Post-Surgery
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Visualization of Salivary Stones
Visualization of Salivary Stones
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Radiation Therapy Result
Radiation Therapy Result
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Study Notes
Salivary Gland Disorders
- Salivary stones, also known as sialoliths, can develop in any salivary gland, but are more common in the upper lip area and the submandibular gland due to its anatomy.
- Salivary stones start as a nidus, accumulate layers of mineralization from saliva, and can cause discomfort, especially around meal times.
- Factors such as post-surgery, medications reducing salivary flow, dehydration, and obstructive phenomena can contribute to the development of salivary stones.
- Obstructive sialadenitis, inflammation of salivary gland tissue, can be caused by infectious (viral, bacterial) and non-infectious factors (sarcoidosis, Sjögren syndrome, radiation therapy).
- Sarcoidosis and Sjögren syndrome are non-infectious inflammatory conditions that can affect salivary gland tissue.
- Infections such as viral (e.g., mumps, CMV) and bacterial can lead to obstructive sialadenitis, often associated with post-surgical complications or decreased salivary flow.
- Salivary stones can be visualized as a palpably firm mass in an excretory duct and can be seen on imaging, such as occlusal radiographs.
- Salivary stones can grow quite large, causing discomfort, and are composed of layers of mineralized material.
- Salivary gland disorders can lead to obstructive phenomena, decreased salivary flow, and complications like sialadenitis.
- Salivary gland disorders can be caused by traumatic events, infections, decreased salivary flow, and non-infectious inflammatory conditions.
- Radiation therapy can also lead to salivary gland disorders, though it is not very common.
- Salivary gland disorders can lead to discomfort, and in some cases, imaging may be used to visualize the condition and guide treatment.
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