The parotid gland is close to the masseter muscle, which is one of the main muscles responsible for chewing.
The most common cause of a salivary gland lump is mumps, which usually affects children and typically causes painful swellings on both sides of the face. However there are many other causes of swelling in the salivary glands, for example salivary gland infection, salivary gland cancer, systemic diseases and drugs.The main clinical feature of salivary gland cancer is swelling in the salivary gland region though it does not exactly indicate that you have cancer as most salivary gland tumors are benign.Read more about salivary gland cancer herehttp://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/11/25/how-to-prevent-salivary-gland-cancer/
You should see an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) or a head and neck surgeon for issues related to the parotid gland. These specialists have the expertise to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the parotid gland.
Mumps
The parotid gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase, an enzyme that helps break down carbohydrates in the mouth during digestion.
The parotid gland is infected when one has the mumps. The virus leads to inflammation and swelling of the parotid glands, causing characteristic jaw and face swelling.
The largest salivary gland is parotid
When a person has mumps, typically the parotid glands are affected. These are the largest salivary glands and are located near the ears, causing swelling in that area.
Mumps affect the parotid gland .
This is usually due to inflammation of parotid gland or lymph node inflammation.
This is usually due to inflammation of parotid gland or lymph node inflammation.
The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is found wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and it secretes saliva through Stensen's duct into the oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing. Parotid inflammation (or parotitis) occurs in 60-70% of infections and 95% of patients with symptoms. Parotitis causes swelling and local pain, particularly when chewing. It can occur on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral).
The parotid gland is close to the masseter muscle, which is one of the main muscles responsible for chewing.
Parotid gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland.
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Parotid gland
The most common cause of a salivary gland lump is mumps, which usually affects children and typically causes painful swellings on both sides of the face. However there are many other causes of swelling in the salivary glands, for example salivary gland infection, salivary gland cancer, systemic diseases and drugs.The main clinical feature of salivary gland cancer is swelling in the salivary gland region though it does not exactly indicate that you have cancer as most salivary gland tumors are benign.Read more about salivary gland cancer herehttp://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/11/25/how-to-prevent-salivary-gland-cancer/