Salivary gland conditions

In this episode Kevin Smith discusses conditions that affect the salivary glands.

Topics

Intro
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Salivary gland anatomy
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Most important questions to ask
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Examination
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Case 1: Salivary stones
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Are some glands affected more
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Why are some people affect more by stones
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Investigations
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Referral/management
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Other causes. Acute/chronic pathologies
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Case 2: Salivary tumours
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Red flags
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Take-home messages
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Take home messages

Remember the mealtime syndrome: Swelling, pain, recurrence over time.
Practice environment – Sialendoscopy access – refer accordingly.
Most tumours are benign. They should all be referred for specialist assessment.
Ultrasound is an excellent initial screening tool.
Red flags are key: Pain, cranial nerve disturbance.
Never forget about skin cancer.

Resources

Submandibular Sialadenitis And Sialadenosis National Library of Medicine
Sialolithiasis National Library of Medicine
Salivary Gland Disorders American Family Physician

Patient Resources

Presenter

Kevin Smith

Head and Neck Surgeon

Kevin is a head and neck surgeon at MercyAscot with expertise in: Head and Neck Surgery, Mouth and Skin Cancers, Otorhinolaryngology, Salivary Gland Pathology, Thyroid and Neck Lumps.

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