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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Salivary gland carcinoma
  1. Salivary Gland Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... mouth and contains antibodies that can kill germs. Salivary gland cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. ... weakness, or pain in your face Doctors diagnose salivary gland cancer using a physical exam, imaging tests, and a ...
  2. Head and Neck Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... radiation exposure to the head and neck (for salivary gland cancer). Have Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (for upper throat and salivary gland cancers). Are Asian (for upper throat cancer). What are ...
  3. Salivary Gland Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Swelling of your face or neck Causes of salivary gland problems include infections, obstruction, or cancer. Problems can also be due to other disorders, ...
  4. Biopsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    A biopsy is a procedure that removes cells or tissue from your body. A doctor called a pathologist looks at the cells or tissue under a microscope to check ...
  5. Dry Mouth (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... saliva? Saliva, or spit, is made by your salivary glands. It helps keep you and your mouth healthy. ... control issues Diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome, HIV, salivary gland disorders, and diabetes Radiation therapy, which can damage ...
  6. Mouth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... teeth chewing the food you eat and your salivary glands releasing saliva to help break down the food ...