Here is a complete reference on the fundamental science, treatment, and management of salivary gland disorders. West, rn, bsn, cnor, clinical editor, with consultation from patricia a. The condition often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The presentation can be acute, recurrent, or chronic. Imaging is useful in identifying the masses of salivary glands and also in differentiating them from the massespathologies of adjacent cervical spaces. Treatment of sublingual salivary gland disorders can be as follows small salivary stones can be treated by warm compress and. Often the diagnosis of salivary gland disorders is confirmed by a series of xrays, mri scans, medical history, and oral examination. Minor salivary glands n from 600 minor salivary glands are located throughout the paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, oral mucosa, hard and soft palate, pharynx, and larynx. Salivary gland pathology wiley online books wiley online library. Causes of salivary gland problems include infections, obstruction, or cancer. Childhood mumps, certain bacterial infections for example, of the tonsils or teeth, and other diseases that are typically more common among adults such as aids, sjogren syndrome, diabetes mellitus, sarcoidosis, and bulimia often cause swelling of the major salivary glands. Pdf download salivary gland pathology free unquote books. Systemic diseases affecting the salivary glands pages. Excluding viralinduced infections, diseases of the salivary glands are rare in children and adolescents.
Salivary glands can be classified as serous, mucous or seromucous mixed in serous secretions, the main type of protein secreted is alphaamylase, an enzyme that. It is a good handbook giving also the necessary background information of the diseases of the salivary glands in addition to very practical and detailed approaches to deal with these disorders. The fine anatomical and histological details will be covered in. There is a wide range of salivary gland disorders like sialolithiasis, sialadenitis, tumor, and cysts associated with salivary glands and infection of the glands. Reidar grenman, european archives of otorhinolaryngology, vol. The book finally provides new data on surgical techniques and diagnostic. The disorders themselves cover a broad array of diseases, both benign and malignant. Management of salivary disorders encompasses a broad array of diseases, both benign and malignant. Salivary gland is one of the main soft tissue structures in the maxillofacial area. If the stone does not pass on its own, a dentist can sometimes push the stone out by pressing on both sides of the duct.
Approach to diagnosis of salivary gland disease from. Corresponding to the low prevalence of salivary gland disorders in childhood, there is little evidence on this subject in the literature. For salivary gland stones, people can take pain relievers analgesics, drink extra fluids, massage the glands, apply warm compresses, and trigger saliva flow with lemon juice or wedges, sour candy, or a combination. Mumps is the most common cause of salivary gland infection, although with widespread immunisation its incidence has fallen. Various examples of disorders affecting the salivary glands are listed below.
Diagnosis and managementcovers the full spectrum of infectious, infl ammatory, acute, chronic, benign, and malignant disorders and diseases of the salivary glands. Diagnosis of salivary gland disorders ebook, 1991 worldcat. The behavioral objectives and examination for this program were prepared by janet s. Oral diagnostic approaches to the patients with salivary gland disorders. For example, if you have a mass in your salivary gland, your doctor may recommend surgery to remove the. Although salivary gland disorders are rare in childhood, knowledge of the anatomy of the major salivary glands and understanding of both systemic and neoplastic physiology is critical. Mouth dryness or thick saliva american cancer society also in spanish. In the vast body of literature on this subject, emphasis has usually been put on therapeutic modalities of various diseases of the salivary glands. Salivary gland disorders and diseases medical books. There are few books available in the market on salivary gland tumors, but there is not a single book dealing with the entire salivary gland diseases and their. This can be caused by either a stone or thicker saliva in the ducts of the major salivary glands or because of injury to the minor salivary glands and ducts. What are 2 immune mediated salivary gland disorders. Salivary glands new approaches in diagnostics and treatment is a comprehensive reference, which brings together information on salivary secretion and its disorders, the novel salivary diagnostic methods for numerous diseases, and new techniques in the treatment of salivary diseases.
Jun 18, 2018 treatment for salivary gland disorders depends on the disease type and how advanced it is. The most common problem with salivary glands that people notice is a swelling andor infection of glands. From new findings at the molecular level, to diagnostic advances in. Fullcolor photomicrographs of disease pathology here is a complete reference on the fundamental science, treatment, and management of salivary gland disorders. Covering anatomy, physiology, histology, cytology, pathology, and imaging, this text is a premier resource for physicians who diagnose and treat salivary gland diseases both medically and surgically. Shapiro, in pediatric surgery seventh edition, 2012.
Salivary gland tumor treatment usually involves surgery, with or without radiation therapy. H p akker historically, disorders of salivary glands tend to be underdiagnosed and overtreated. They are located under the moist skin that lines the. Thus, the contents of this book have been organized to reflect the diverse. Apr 02, 2020 causes of salivary gland problems include infections, obstruction, or cancer.
The third portion of this book provides detailed information on assessment and therapy for benign and malignant tumors of the major and minor salivary glands. The fine anatomical and histological details will be covered in other courses. When there is a problem with the salivary glands or ducts, you may have symptoms such as salivary gland swelling, dry mouth, pain, fever, and foultasting drainage into the mouth. To better demonstrate the evolution of this field and its diagnostic and therapeutic management, the contents of this book have been organized to reflect the diverse nature of salivary gland anatomy, physiology, and dysfunction in various states of disease. Dec 14, 2019 healthy salivary glands are essential for continuous saliva production, which lubricates the oral tissues and helps in maintaining good oral hygiene. Following radiotherapy of the head and neck region, salivary gland dysfunction is a predictable sideeffect. There are three pairs of relatively large, major salivary glands. Swelling also can result from cancerous malignant or noncancerous. Some are more common than others, and they are considered according to a surgical sieve, but this list is not exhaustive. Sjogrens showgrins syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms dry eyes and a dry mouth.
In the vast body of literature on this subject, emphasis has usually been put on therapeutic modalities of. Written by the internationally leading authorities, salivary gland disorders and diseases. Salivary gland disorders and diseases pdf free medical books. Some of the most common salivary gland disorders include.
Salivary gland dysfunction occurs when salivary rates are reduced and this can result in xerostomia dry mouth. Salivary gland tumors diagnosis and treatment mayo clinic. Diagnosis and management covers the full spectrum of infectious, infl ammatory, acute, chronic, benign, and malignant disorders and diseases of the. Salivary gland disorders ear, nose, and throat disorders.
Anatomy, function, and evaluation of the salivary glands. Dec 22, 2017 a salivary gland infection caused by a benign tumor may cause an enlargement of the glands. This textbook concentrating on salivary gland disorders including all different entities and aspects is to be welcomed. Diagnosis and management fills a major gap in the literature by presenting modern and uptodate knowledge on all aspects of this important field. Mumps is the most common causative viral illness, typically affecting the parotid glands bilaterally. Salivary glands are unique because of the manifold subtypes of benign and malignant diseases found there. A salivary gland infection caused by a benign tumor may cause an enlargement of the glands.
Humans have three paired major salivary glands parotid, submandibular, and sublingual as well as hundreds of minor salivary glands. Healthy salivary glands are essential for continuous saliva production, which lubricates the oral tissues and helps in maintaining good oral hygiene. Beachy, rn, ms, professional education specialist, center for perioperative education. Problems can also be due to other disorders, such as mumps or sjogrens syndrome. The salivary glands make saliva and release it into the mouth. As many pathologists have limited opportunity for experience with problems of salivary glands, and because the involved tissue comprises some of the most diverse in the body, this volume will be an extraordinary value in understanding terminology, classification, histogenesis, pathogenesis, and diagnosis.
Written by worldrenowned experts, salivary gland disorders and diseases. Nuclear medicine images can help in the diagnosis and assessment of some salivary disorders. Salivary gland dysfunction refers to either xerostomia the symptom of dry mouth or salivary gland hypofunction reduced production of saliva. Diagnosis and management fills a major gap in the literature by. Salivary gland tumours tumours of salivary glands represent a complex and histopathologically diverse group of tumour diagnosis and management is complicated by the fact that they are in frequent making up only 1% of head and neck tumour proper management require and accurate diagnosis by the pathologists and physicians. Located in the upper part of each cheek, close to the ear.
To better demonstrate the evolution of this field and its diagnostic and therapeutic management, the contents of this book have been organized to reflect the diverse nature of salivary gland anatomy, physiology, and dysfunction in various states. Each gland is a discrete unit with its own duct opening into the oral cavity. The salivary glands in mammals are exocrine glands that produce saliva through a system of ducts. Neoplasms of the salivary glands are very rare in children and are commonly benign. Jun 01, 2014 salivary gland disorders include inflammatory, bacterial, viral, and neoplastic etiologies. Historically, disorders of salivary glands tend to be underdiagnosed and overtreated. Jan 16, 2020 in addition to these major glands, 600 to 1,000 very tiny, minor salivary glands are scattered throughout the mouth and throat. This is usually because of a sudden blockage obstruction of the salivary ducts. The book finally provides new data on surgical techniques and diagnostic tools for clinicians involved in salivary gland disorders. Salivary gland anatomy n parotid gland n submandibular gland n sublingual gland n minor glands it is not our intent to cover anatomy during this course. Listen to the audio pronunciation in the cambridge english dictionary. Salivary gland disorders in children and adolescents.
Management of salivary disorders encompasses a broad array of diseases. To better demonstrate the evolution of this field and its diagnostic and therapeutic management, the contents of this book have been organized to reflect the diverse nature of salivary gland anatomy. If your tumor is small and located in an easytoaccess spot, your surgeon may remove the tumor and a small portion of healthy tissue that. In sjogrens syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisturesecreting glands of your eyes and mouth are. It usually causes bilateral swelling of the parotid glands, although it may be unilateral and the other major salivary glands may also be affected in about 10% of cases. Evaluation of patients with suspected salivary gland disorders figure 1. Inflammatory disorders acute sialadenitis acute inflammation of the salivary glands is usually of viral or bacterial origin.
Dentistry salivary gland diseases thieme medical publishers. Key stages of salivary gland development, moving from initiation to differentiation of the glands, are discussed, as well as unusual adaptations, ranging from making silk to making venom. Malignant cancerous tumors can grow quickly and cause loss of movement in the affected side of the face. However, you should know the locations and characteristics of the salivary glands.
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