Sialadenosis

Andrew B. Davis; Henry T. Hoffman

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-58335-8_13

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Sialadenosis

Andrew B. Davis and Henry T. Hoffman

Gland-Preserving Salivary Surgery, pp.137-143

Springer International Publishing

02/07/2018

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-58335-8_13

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Abstract

Sialadenosis (sialosis) is a chronic, noninflammatory, nonneoplastic, bilateral, often painless enlargement of the salivary glands, most frequently affecting the parotid glands. Half of all cases are associated with an underlying disease process, such as diabetes, cirrhosis, or malnutrition. The pathogenesis is unknown, but it is currently believed to be secondary to an autonomic neuropathy. To rule out the vast differential diagnosis of bilateral parotid swelling, a thorough history and physical examination, in combination with blood testing, diagnostic imaging, and in some cases biopsies, is necessary. Conservative management has been the mainstay of treatment, starting with treating the underlying medical comorbidity, but if a patient has pain or aesthetic concerns, more invasive options are available.

Bilateral parotid gland swelling

Bilateral salivary gland swelling

Parotid gland swelling

Salivary gland swelling

Sialadenosis

Sialosis

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Title: Subtitle: Sialadenosis
Creators: Andrew B. Davis - Otolaryngology Department, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
Henry T. Hoffman - Otolaryngology Department, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Gland-Preserving Salivary Surgery, pp.137-143
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-58335-8_13
Publisher: Springer International Publishing; Cham
Language: English
Date published: 02/07/2018
Academic Unit: Radiation Oncology; Otolaryngology
Record Identifier: 9984312246802771

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