A patient comes into your office complaining of dry mouth, some swelling under the tongue, and associated pain at mealtimes. After a brief examination, you suspect a blockage of the submandibular ...

The submandibular lymph nodes sit between the submandibular salivary glands, which are underneath the tongue, and the mandible, or lower jawbone. Occasionally one or more of the lymph nodes may be ...

Sialolthiasis is the most common disease of the salivary glands. Large sialoliths have rarely been reported in the salivary ducts. Conservative treatment may be of benefit in the treatment of ...

People may have salivary gland surgery to remove part or all of the salivary gland. Its primary purpose is to remove tumors, but it can also help treat infections and inflammation. A person has three ...

Evaluating salivary gland tumors and diseases When diagnosing, consider the location and duration of the lesion, patient age, underlying systemic disorders and clinical appearance. Primary-care ...

The ultimate goal of regenerative therapy is to develop fully functional bioengineered tissues that can replace lost or damaged organs following disease, injury or aging. A research group has provided ...