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Salivary glands

A R Silvers1, P M Som

  • 1Mount Sinai School of Medicine, City University of New York, New York, USA.

Radiologic Clinics of North America
|September 25, 1998
PubMed
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This review covers major salivary gland anatomy, physiology, and pathology. While salivary gland diseases are rare, they exhibit diverse pathologies, with inflammation being most common and tumors less frequent.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy and physiology of the major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, sublingual).
  • Pathology of salivary gland diseases.
  • Medical imaging techniques for salivary gland lesions.

Background:

  • Salivary gland diseases are uncommon but present a wide spectrum of pathologies.
  • Inflammatory conditions (viral and bacterial) are the most frequent salivary gland abnormalities.
  • Tumors of the salivary glands are relatively rare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the major salivary glands.
  • To highlight the diversity of diseases affecting the salivary glands.
  • To discuss the appropriate imaging approach for evaluating salivary gland lesions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anatomical and physiological principles of salivary glands.

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  • Discussion of common and uncommon pathologies, including inflammatory diseases and tumors.
  • Outline of imaging modalities used for salivary gland assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Major salivary glands include parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
    • The most common salivary gland abnormalities are acute viral and bacterial inflammatory diseases.
    • Tumors are less common but represent a significant part of salivary gland pathology.

    Conclusions:

    • Salivary gland diseases, though infrequent, are characterized by remarkable pathological diversity.
    • Inflammatory conditions are the most prevalent salivary gland abnormalities.
    • Effective imaging strategies are crucial for diagnosing and managing salivary gland lesions.