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  1. Parathyroid gland removal 
    Parathyroidectomy is surgery to remove the parathyroid glands or parathyroid tumors. The parathyroid glands are right behind your thyroid gland in your neck. These glands help your body control the calcium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002931.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. 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 ... glands) Another major pair beneath your jaw (submandibular ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003847.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Adrenal gland removal 
    Adrenal gland removal is an operation in which one or both adrenal glands are removed. The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system and are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007437.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Subareolar abscess 
    ... is an abscess, or growth, on the areolar gland. The areolar gland is located in the breast under or below ... is caused by a blockage of the small glands or ducts below the skin of the areola. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001501.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Swollen lymph nodes 
    ... infections, and other foreign substances. The term "swollen glands" refers to enlargement of one or more lymph ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003097.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. 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. Saliva ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001040.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. 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: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001041.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Parathyroid adenoma 
    ... is a noncancerous (benign) tumor of the parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands are located in the neck, near or attached to the back side of the thyroid gland.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001188.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Parathyroid hyperplasia 
    ... hyperplasia is the enlargement of all 4 parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands are located in the neck, near or attached to the back side of the thyroid gland.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001189.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Meibomianitis 
    Meibomianitis is inflammation of the meibomian glands, a group of oil-releasing (sebaceous) glands in the eyelids. These glands have tiny openings to release oils onto the surface of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001621.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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