Sialadenitis

Sialadenitis (Sialoadenitis)
Micrograph showing chronic sialadenitis. H&E stain.
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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 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]

  1. ^ a b c Yoskovitch, Adi (7 August 2018). "Submandibular Sialadenitis/Sialadenosis". Medscape eMedicine. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  2. ^ M., Bruch, Jean (2010). Clinical oral medicine and pathology. Treister, Nathaniel S. New York: Humana Press. ISBN 9781603275200. OCLC 567351700.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Mitchell, David; Mitchell, Laura (July 2014). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/med/9780199679850.001.0001. ISBN 9780199679850.