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	Parotid Gland (Salivary Gland Tumors Treatment) - Central California Ear Nose & Throat Fresno Visalia CA.
		If a tumor of the parotid gland is suspected by you or your primary care doctor, you should be seen by an Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeon.
		The amount of parotid gland to be removed is often determined at the time of surgery based on the size and location of the tumor or diseased portion of the gland.
		Most superficial tumors are treated with removal of the superficial lobe of the parotid gland (i.e.: the portion of the gland situated superficial to the course of the facial nerve).
	www.ccent.com /parotid-salivary-gland-cancer-fresno-california.htm (1329 words)

	LitSubPg-SalGland/Parotid Over Cit #1
		Among salivary gland neoplasms, 80% arise in the parotid glands, 10-15% arise in the submandibular glands, and the remainder occur in the sublingual and minor salivary glands.
		The parotid gland acini contain predominately serous cells, while the submandibular gland acini are mixed, containing both mucous and serous cells, and the sublingual and minor salivary glands have predominately mucous acini.
		They are encapsulated glands located anterior and inferior to the angle of the mandible in the submandibular triangle formed from the anterior and posterior bellies of the digastric muscle and the inferior border of the mandible.
	www.aciniccell.org /litsub_salgland_over_cit1.html (8449 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Parotid gland
		The gland occupies the parotid fascial space, an area posterior to the mandibular ramus, anterior and inferior to the ear.
		The gland extends irregularly from the zygomatic arch to the angle of the mandible.
		The parotid papilla is a small elevation of tissue that marks the opening of the parotid duct on the inner surface of the cheek (Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy, Bath-Balogh and Fehrenbach, Elsevier, 2006, p.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Parotid_glands (655 words)

	Parotid gland - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It is found in the subcutaneous tissue of the face, overlying the mandibular ramus and anterior and inferior to the external ear.
		The parotid receives secretory fibres from the auriculotemporal nerve which arises from the otic ganglion - the preganglionic fibres which control parotid secretion originate in the inferior salivary nucleus and leave the brain via the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX).
		Inflammation of one or both parotid glands is known as parotitis.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Parotid_gland (232 words)

	Parotid gland: Parotid gland - wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Parotid gland tumor - mayoclinic.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Glands in the tongue, cheeks, lips and palate, all of which consist entirely of mucous secreting cells (see Histology below) except for the serous glands of von Ebner, which reside within the moats surrounding the circumvallate papillae in the posterior 1 3 of the tongue, anterior to the terminal sulcus.
		80% of parotid tumors are benign, of which 80% are pleomorphic adenomas, and 80% arise from the superficial lobe of the parotid.
		Tumors of the parotid gland are mostly benign.
	bobfrisel.tripod.com /gland (1033 words)

	Salivary Gland Disorder
		The parotid glands sit just in front of the ears, whereas the submandibular and sublingual glands are under the lining of the floor of mouth tucked on the inside of the jawbone.
		The parotid gland is usually more affected than the submandibular gland in spite of the fact that the submandibular gland is more likely to be affected by stones.
		As the gland is damaged by the infection, there is release of salivary gland amylase (which helps to break down starches) into the bloodstream, and therefore, there is often an increase in blood amylase levels.
	www.drlouryent.com /Pages/PatientServices/1060.html (2399 words)

	Parodidectomy (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The parotid gland develops by proliferation and in growth of the oral epithelium as solid cords of cells into the underlying mesenchymal tissues.
		Traditionally the gland has been described as having a superficial and a deep lobe, the latter comprising that part which sweeps around the posterior border of the mandible to lie deep to the mandibular ramus and partly against the medial surface of the medial pterygoid muscle.
		The most common indication for removal of the super-ficial lobe of the parotid gland is for benign tumours, which comprise almost 80% of all tumours in the area The commonest benign tumour is a pleomorphic adenoma.
	www.sunmed.org /parotidectomy1.html (3699 words)

	Benign Parotid Masses
		The parotid gland is contained in the parotid space, which is bounded superiorly by the zygoma, posteriorly by the external auditory canal, inferiorly by the styloid process, styloid muscle and great vessels.
		The superficial nodes drain the parotid gland, the external auditory canal, the pinna, the scalp, eyelids and lacrimal glands.
		Sebaceous glands are found in normal parotid gland tissue up to 10% of the time; however, the presence of a sebaceous adenoma is extremely rare, less than 1% of all adenomas of the major salivary glands.
	www.bcm.edu /oto/grand/06_22_00.htm (3389 words)

	Parotidectomy FAQ & Patient Information * Otolaryngology Houston
		The amount of parotid gland to be removed is often determined at the time of surgery, based on the size and location of the diseased parotid tissue.
		The most common tests to determine the nature of a parotid tumor include a CT scan (an x-ray test that helps to determine the size and position of the parotid tissues), and MRI scan (an imaging test that uses powerful magnets instead of x-rays). FNA (fine needle aspiration biopsy), may also be helpful.
		Most often the parotid gland can be removed without permanent damage to the nerve, however, the size and position of the diseased tissue may require that the nerve, or small branches of the nerve, be cut to assure complete removal.
	www.ghorayeb.com /ParotidectomyFAQ.html (1229 words)

	Symptoms of MUMPS, Parotitis, Swelling of Parotid Gland - Cure, Cause, Treatment & Homeopathic Medicines of MUMPS, ...
		The parotid salivary glands, which produce saliva for the mouth, are found toward the back of each cheek, in the area between the ear and jaw.
		The well-known hallmark of mumps is swelling and pain in the parotid glands.
		Symptoms appear in the first week after the parotid glands begin to swell and may include: high fever, stiff neck, headache, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, convulsions, and other signs of brain involvement.
	www.hpathy.com /diseases/mumps.asp (597 words)

	eMedicine - Parotid, Malignant Tumors : Article Excerpt by: Scott Vanderheiden, MD
		Anatomy: The parotid gland is enveloped by the superficial layer of the deep cervical fascia.
		The gland is artificially divided into the superficial (80%) and deep (20%) lobes, which are separated by the facial nerve.
		The deeper portion of the gland lies between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid and the posterior belly of the digastric muscles.
	www.emedicine.com /radio/byname/parotid-malignant-tumors.htm (640 words)

	Pediatric Hiv - Involvement Of The Parotid Gland
		A case report from the Salivary Gland Clinic, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, is presented in an attempt to describe the salient characteristics of HIV parotitis.
		Parotid gland cysts are usually accompanied by an increase in CD8 T lymphocytes and the presence of interstitial pneumonitis, secondary to the increase and infiltration of lymphocytes.
		In summary, HIV the etiology of parotid gland involvement in the early stages of HIV disease remains unknown.
	cpmcnet.columbia.edu /news/dental/cdr96/green.html (1507 words)

	Parotid and Submandibular Gland Surgery
		Parotid duct—expose duct via intra-oral approach for anterior stones or via a small skin flap on to a probe in the duct for more posterior calculi.
		It is possible to relocate the parotid ducts into the hypopharynx +/- bilateral submandibular gland excision or relocation to the back of the tongue.
		Excision of the sublingual glands may also aid this, as these are a major source of pooled saliva at rest.
	www.maxfaxsho.co.uk /index_files/Page4704.htm (384 words)

	parotid region
		The parotid gland is a superficial structure located in the upper neck above the posterior belly of the digastric muscle.
		It is a salivary gland that has a large duct (pd) which crosses the masseter muscle to pierce the buccinator muscle opposite the upper 2nd molar tooth.
		The deepest part of the parotid region is the parotid bed and houses the deep part of the gland which fills the small space between the neck of the condyle of the mandible (nc) and the mastoid process (m).
	mywebpages.comcast.net /wnor/lesson4.htm (788 words)

	Hemangioendothelioma of the Parotid Gland in Infants: Sonography and Correlative MR Imaging -- Roebuck and Ahuja 21 ...
		Hemangioendothelioma of the Parotid Gland in Infants: Sonography and Correlative MR Imaging
		parotid gland tumor of childhood, and is diagnosed on clinical
		The role of ultrasound and 99mTc RBC scintigraphy in the diagnosis of the salivary gland haemangioma.
	www.ajnr.org /cgi/content/full/21/1/219 (2350 words)

	Lecture Notes - Parotid Gland & Face
		The parotid gland is located in the posterolateral side of the face and is the largest of the major salivary glands.
		The parotid gland is invested by the PAROTID FASCIA, a derivative of the superficial layer of deep cervical fascia.
		The intimate relationship of the facial nerve with the parotid gland and the superficial location of its terminal branches exposes the nerve and its branches to trauma, infection and cold.
	www.med.umich.edu /lrc/coursepages/M1/anatomy/html/head/face_lecture.html (1811 words)

	Interventional procedure consultation document - cyanoacrylate instillation for occlusion of parotid sinuses
		Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of cyanoacrylate instillation for occlusion of parotid sinuses is not adequate to support the use of this procedure without special arrangements for consent and for audit or research.
		Superficial parotid gland surgery may be complicated in about 10-15% of patients by the development of an abnormal tract (sinus) between the remnants of the parotid gland and the outer surface of the cheek.
		Alternative treatments for parotid sinus include watchful waiting, bandaging, radiotherapy, local denervation of the gland or excision of the deep lobe of the parotid gland.
	www.nice.org.uk /page.aspx?text-size=10&o=91061 (674 words)

	Information about Expert Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment at Continuum Cancer Centers of New York
		The parotid gland is the larger of the two, and it is located just in front of the ear.
		In the parotid gland, tumor involvement of the facial nerve may cause a weakness of part of the face.
		Removal of parotid gland malignant tumors may require resection of all or part of the facial nerve.
	www.wehealny.com /services/headneck/salivarygland.asp (541 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Parotid glands are located in the upper part of each cheek, close to the ear.
		Sialadenitis (bacterial infection of a salivary gland) — Sialadenitis is a painful infection that usually is caused by staphylococcus, streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae or anaerobic bacteria.
		These are followed by swelling in the parotid glands, usually on both sides of the face, in the cheeks and below the ears, and difficulty opening the mouth.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9658.html (2091 words)

	YourSurgery.Com®-Parotidectomy
		The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands that produce saliva that is important in the digestion of food.
		Of historical interest is that surgery on the parotid gland was the first operation to be performed under ether gas anesthesia in Boston in 1846.
		In front of the gland is the posterior (back) surface of the jawbone and the masseter muscle (the muscle felt on the side of the jaw when the teeth are clenched).
	www.yoursurgery.com /ProcedureDetails.cfm?BR=4&Proc=40 (407 words)

	eMedicine - Parotid Tumors, Benign : Article by Sanford Dubner, MD
		The parotid duct (Stensen duct) courses from the anterior border of the parotid gland below the zygoma, crosses the masseter muscle and the buccal fat pad, and turns deep to penetrate the buccinator muscle, finally opening intraorally at a papilla opposite the second upper molar.
		Acinar cells of the parotid gland are primarily secretory and produce thin, watery saliva devoid of mucous.
		Parotid masses occur most commonly in the lower pole, or tail, and in the superficial lobe of the gland.
	www.emedicine.com /plastic/topic371.htm (1714 words)

	Early to late sparing of radiation damage to the parotid gland by adrenergic and muscarinic receptor agonists
		Early to late sparing of radiation damage to the parotid gland by adrenergic and muscarinic receptor agonists
		In the current study we have investigated the early-to-late pathogenesis of the parotid gland after radiation.
		Parotid salivary flow rate, amylase secretion, the number of cells and gland histology were monitored sequentially up to 240 days postirradiation.
	www.nature.com /bjc/journal/v85/n7/abs/6692038a.html (354 words)

	Unknown Cases Dec 04, 2006 - Department of Pathology - UCDHSC
		Past medical history was positive for surgery for a left parotid gland basal cell carcinoma in 1994 and for removal of multiple benign cutaneous scalp lesions.
		This patient was a 35-year-old woman with PMH significant for a tumor of the left tonsil/parotid gland diagnosed in May 2002.
		Past medical history was significant for surgery the year prior for a mass of the left parotid gland that had been present at that time for at least 2-3 years.
	www.uchsc.edu /pathology/cases/unknown/12-04-06/index.html (542 words)

	Dentistry: Blocked parotid gland
		It is conceivable that pain originating in the parotid gland may be perceived as coming from the teeth, since both structures are served by the same sensory nerve (the phenomenon is called "pain referral").
		However, disease or dysfunction of the parotid will not affect the teeth (at least directly), and disease of the teeth will likewise not affect the parotid gland.
		The inflammation that results from a blocked parotid gland has a characteristic pattern: pain and swelling that increase at mealtime, owing to back-pressure from the ductal obstruction when salivary secretion is stimulated.
	en.allexperts.com /q/Dentistry-966/Blocked-parotid-gland.htm (441 words)

	parotid gland cyst : signs - symptoms and disease information
		The parotid glands are the largest and are located just below and in front of the ear.
		Small passages of the gland may become blocked, leading to accumulation of the products of the cells of the salivary gland.
		Parotid gland cysts produce a lump, at times painful, just below and in front of the ear.
	www.myelectronicmd.com /get_reference.php?Id=1116&condition=PAROTID%20GLAND%20CYST&symname=P&typ=3 (272 words)

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