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Partoid Gland Enlargement

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Parotid gland enlargement is the enlargement of the parotid gland which is a salivary gland in humans. It is one of a pair, and the largest of the salivary glands.

Classification

Classification

Parotid gland enlargement can be:

  • Painful
  • Painless
  • Unilateral
  • Bilateral
  • Localized
  • Diffuse
Causes

Causes

Causes in Alphabetical Order[1][2]

Painless

  • Acquired cysts
  • Benign salivary gland tumors
  • Cystadenolymphomas
  • Dysgenetic cysts
  • Malignant salivary gland tumors

Painful

References

References

  1. ↑ Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:77 ISBN 1591032016
  2. ↑ Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:68 ISBN 140510368X

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