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Results 1 - 10 of 41 for salivary gland
  1. Salivary gland biopsy 
    Salivary gland biopsy is the removal of cells or a piece of tissue from a salivary gland for exam. ... You have several pairs of salivary glands that drain into your mouth: A major pair in front of the ears (parotid glands) Another major pair beneath your jaw ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003847.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Salivary gland tumors 
    Salivary gland tumors are abnormal cells growing in the gland or in the tubes (ducts) that drain the salivary glands. ... The salivary glands are located around the mouth. They produce saliva, which moistens food to help with chewing and swallowing. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001040.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Salivary gland infections 
    Salivary gland infections affect the glands that produce spit (saliva). The infection may be due to bacteria or viruses. There are 3 pairs of major salivary glands: Parotid glands -- These are the two largest glands. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001041.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Salivary gland biopsy (image) 
    A small piece of salivary gland is removed for examination by needle biopsy if abnormal lumps are found, or to test for Sjogren syndrome. The biopsy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9862.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Salivary duct stones 
    ... of minerals in the ducts that drain the salivary glands. Salivary duct stones are a type of salivary gland disorder . ... Spit (saliva) is produced by the salivary glands in the mouth. The ... that can block the salivary ducts. When saliva cannot exit ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001039.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Sialogram 
    ... ray of the salivary ducts and glands. The salivary glands are located on each side of the head, ... your mouth and into the duct of the salivary gland. A special dye (contrast medium) is then injected ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003812.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Dry mouth 
    Dry mouth occurs when salivary glands do not produce enough saliva to keep your mouth wet or they stop making it altogether. Common causes of dry ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007760.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Mumps 
    ... disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands . The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001557.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Sjogren syndrome 
    ... erythematosus Scleroderma Polymyositis Hepatitis C can affect the salivary glands and looks like Sjögren syndrome IgG4 disease can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000456.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Neck lump 
    ... infections, cancer ( malignancy ), or other rare causes. Swollen salivary glands under the jaw may be caused by infection ... reaction Lumps in the neck due to enlarged salivary glands may be caused by: Infection Mumps Salivary gland ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003098.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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