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Where are the parotid glands located?
Where are the parotid glands located?
What is the orifice of Stinson's duct?
What is the orifice of Stinson's duct?
Where are the sublingual glands located?
Where are the sublingual glands located?
Where are the minor salivary glands located?
Where are the minor salivary glands located?
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What is the excretory duct of the submandibular glands called?
What is the excretory duct of the submandibular glands called?
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What kind of secretions do the parotid glands tend to produce?
What kind of secretions do the parotid glands tend to produce?
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What is the purpose of salivary tablets?
What is the purpose of salivary tablets?
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What causes mucus seals to occur?
What causes mucus seals to occur?
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How do mucus seals typically appear?
How do mucus seals typically appear?
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What is the recommended intervention for deeper mucus seals?
What is the recommended intervention for deeper mucus seals?
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How are mucus seals characterized?
How are mucus seals characterized?
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Are mucus seals considered true cysts?
Are mucus seals considered true cysts?
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Which type of salivary gland produces a thick, viscous mucus-like secretion?
Which type of salivary gland produces a thick, viscous mucus-like secretion?
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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?
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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?
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What can individuals with salivary gland aplasia experience?
What can individuals with salivary gland aplasia experience?
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What can be a treatment option for patients with dry mouth?
What can be a treatment option for patients with dry mouth?
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What safety issue can dry mouth lead to during eating?
What safety issue can dry mouth lead to during eating?
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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?
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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?
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What is the characteristic microscopic appearance of salivary duct cyst?
What is the characteristic microscopic appearance of salivary duct cyst?
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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?
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Where is salivary duct cyst commonly found?
Where is salivary duct cyst commonly found?
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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?
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What is a common location for the development of salivary stones?
What is a common location for the development of salivary stones?
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What can contribute to the development of salivary stones?
What can contribute to the development of salivary stones?
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What can cause obstructive sialadenitis?
What can cause obstructive sialadenitis?
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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?
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What can salivary stones be visualized as?
What can salivary stones be visualized as?
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What can radiation therapy lead to in relation to salivary gland disorders?
What can radiation therapy lead to in relation to salivary gland disorders?
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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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Test your knowledge of salivary gland disorders with this quiz. Explore topics such as salivary stones, obstructive sialadenitis, infectious and non-infectious factors, and the impact of radiation therapy. See how much you know about the causes, symptoms, and imaging of salivary gland disorders.
