A six-year-old child suffering from recurrent swelling and pain below the jaw due to a salivary gland stone was successfully treated using advanced minimally invasive sialendoscopy at ...

A 6-year-old boy with autism experienced life-threatening throat swelling and airway compromise following a submandibular gland ligation procedure to control his drooling, according to a short ...

Treatment involves excision of the mucocele with associated minor salivary glands to decrease the chance for recurrence. Occasionally, mucoceles will rupture spontaneously and heal without surgical ...

Salivary stones are small stones that form in the glands of the mouth. They can block the flow of saliva and cause pain or discomfort. Home remedies and medical treatments may help. The medical term ...

Damage to the submandibular salivary glands is an important side effect of head and neck radiation therapy. The resulting xerostomia causes problems with chewing, swallowing and changes to the oral ...

Sir, sialoliths are the most common condition of salivary glands and account for more than 50% of major salivary gland disease. They are usually round or ovoid, but rarely have large stones such as ...

There are three bilaterally paired major salivary glands, the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. In addition to these major glands, minor ones are located in the palate, lips, and buccal ...