Sialadenitis
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Sialadenitis (sialoadenitis) is inflammation of salivary glands, usually the major ones, the most common being the parotid gland, followed by submandibular and sublingual glands.[1] It should not be confused with sialadenosis (sialosis) which is a non-inflammatory enlargement of the major salivary glands.[2]
Sialadenitis (Sialoadenitis) | |
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Micrograph showing chronic sialadenitis. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Otorhinolaryngology |
Sialadenitis can be further classed as acute or chronic. Acute sialadenitis is an acute inflammation of a salivary gland which may present itself as a red, painful swelling that is tender to touch. Chronic sialadenitis is typically less painful but presents as recurrent swellings, usually after meals, without redness.[1]
Causes of sialadenitis are varied, including bacterial (most commonly Staphylococcus aureus), viral and autoimmune conditions.[1][3]