Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an established, minimally invasive diagnostic tool used in the evaluation of salivary gland lesions. By obtaining cellular material through a fine needle, ...

Treatment involves excision of the mucocele with associated minor salivary glands to decrease the chance for recurrence. Occasionally, mucoceles will rupture spontaneously and heal without surgical ...

A vascular lesion containing calcified blood clots located near a 12-year-old's parotid gland was removed after imaging revealed an odd mass with a "toothlike" appearance. The case report was ...

Doc, I have swollen glands on both side of my ear. the left one is bigger than the right one as the left one started recently. my throat is dry but not sore so is my mouth.Please suggest best doctor ...

(a) Non-diagnostic: FNA of a right parotid gland “lesion” showed only scant salivary gland parenchymal cells (Papanicolaou stain). (b) Non-neoplastic: FNA of a right parotid gland showed abundant ...

A salivary gland stone -- also called salivary duct stone -- is a calcified structure that may form inside a salivary gland or duct. It can block the flow of saliva into the mouth. The majority of ...

Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn died at the age of 54 on Monday, following a long battle with salivary gland cancer. Prior to being diagnosed, Gwynn had undergone three procedures to remove ...

Evaluating salivary gland tumors and diseases When diagnosing, consider the location and duration of the lesion, patient age, underlying systemic disorders and clinical appearance. Primary-care ...