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| | eMedicine - Salivary Gland Neoplasms : Article by Michael M Johns, MD |
 | | After therapy, the incidence of pleomorphic adenomas, mucoepidermoid carcinomas, and squamous cell carcinomas is increased. | | | Each gland lies medial to the mandibular body, just above the mylohyoid muscle and deep to the mucosa of the mouth floor. | | | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic679.htm
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Salivary gland biopsy |
| | One method of salivary gland biopsy is a needle biopsy. | | | A small "core" of gland tissue is removed with the needle and sent to the laboratory for analysis. | | | A local anesthetic may be injected, and a needle is inserted into the gland. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003847.htm
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| | Salivary Gland Cancer: |
| | Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external radiation therapy) or from putting materials that produce radiation (radioisotopes) through thin plastic tubes in the area where the cancer cells are found (internal radiation therapy). | | | Fast-neutron beam radiation is a type of radiation therapy that uses tiny particles called neutrons. | | | A doctor will consult with several kinds of doctors who can help determine the best treatment. |
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http://www.acor.org/cnet/62715.html
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| | Salivary gland tumors |
| | Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be part of the treatment, particularly if the cancer has metastasized, or spread to other sites. | | | In saliva there are enzymes, or catalysts, that begin the breakdown (digestion) of food while it is still in the mouth. | | | Any technique, such as yoga, meditation or biofeedback, that helps a patient cope with anxiety over the condition and discomfort from treatment is useful and should be explored as an option. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/salivary_gland_tumors.jsp
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| | Core Curriculum Syllabus: Salivary Gland Disorders |
| | Orifice of duct is red and swollen, and massage of the gland may express pus. | | | If condition unresponsive or progressive after above, surgical drainage is indicated. | | | Signs and Symptoms - pain, tenderness and swelling with increased pain on eating. |
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http://www.bcm.edu/oto/studs/saliv.html
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| | Salivary Glands & Thyroid |
| | This is in contrast to bacterial sialadenitis, also known as suppurative sialadenitis or surgical parotitis. | | | As you know, it supplies the only muscles that open the vocal cords, so these nerves need to be identified and preserved in thyroid surgery. | | | Sialolithiasis may predispose the patient to repeated episodes of bacterial sialadenitis. |
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http://www.utmb.edu/oto/MedicalStudent.dir/sal-gland-thyroid.htm
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| | Salivary Gland Stones (Salivary Calculi) - Patient UK |
| | Dull pain from time to time over the affected gland. | | | The common symptoms are pain and swelling of the affected gland at mealtimes. | | | Infection of the gland may occur causing redness and pain. |
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http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069166
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| | Head and Neck Cancer - Salivary Glands - oncologychannel |
| | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | These changes are found often in patients infected with HIV. | | | The primary treatment of major salivary gland tumors is surgical excision. |
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http://www.oncologychannel.com/headneck/salivaryglands.shtml
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| | indiacancer.org - Salivary Gland Cancer |
| | If any of the above symptoms present, one should see a doctor immediately (preferably an Ear, Nose and Throat or ENT surgeon), who will carefully examine the neck, throat and mouth or oral cavity. | | | The bastion of treatment for salivary gland cancers is | | | Besides local therapy, the best attempt to control cancer cells circulating in the body and lodged at places other than the salivary glands is by using |
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http://www.indiacancer.org/coca/s/sgc.html
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| | SIU SOM Histology GI |
| | See WebPath or Milikowski & Berman's Color Atlas of Basic Histopathology, p. | | | Although most glands give the appearance of being "solid" tissue, their epithelial nature is expressed by the organization of secretory cells into tubules, acini, or cords. | | | Examples include sweat glands, individual gastric glands, and intestinal crypts. |
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http://www.siumed.edu/~dking2/erg/glands.htm
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| | Clinical Trial: Evaluation of Salivary Gland Dysfunction |
| | Current concepts of autoimmune exocrinopathy: immunologic mechanisms in the salivary pathology of Sjogren's syndrome. | | | The ability to taste and smell may also be evaluated, and patients may have an ultrasound examination of their swallowing function. | | | This study will evaluate patients with complaints of dry mouth to determine the cause and severity of their salivary gland dysfunction and their possible eligibility for other NIDCR protocols. |
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http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/show/NCT00001196?order=1
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| | MedlinePlus: Salivary Gland Disorders |
| | Salivary Gland Cancer (PDQ): Treatment (National Cancer Institute) | | | The primary NIH organization for research on Salivary Gland Disorders is the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research | | | Salivary Gland Cancer: Moving on After Treatment (American Cancer Society) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/salivaryglanddisorders.html
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| | Salivary Gland Development Homepage |
| | Effect of Bioactive Molecules on Salivary Gland Cell and Organ Culture | | | Expression of Receptors and Signal Transducers during Salivary Gland development | | | Expression of Transcription Factors and Nuclear proteins during Salivary Gland development |
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http://www.ana.ed.ac.uk/anatomy/database/salgbase/salhome.html
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