Parotid and submandibular
Salivary glands
They make saliva. The parotid sits in front of the ear and the submandibular gland under the jaw. They can swell or form stones.
I am preparing the pages for this area. Topics marked “Coming soon” will be published over time.
Conditions
- Salivary stones (sialolithiasis) Coming soon
- Parotitis Coming soon
- Parotid tumours Coming soon
- Dry mouth (xerostomia) Coming soon
Diagnostic tests
- Ultrasound Coming soon
- Diagnostic sialendoscopy Coming soon
- MRI scan Coming soon
Surgical procedures
- Sialendoscopy Coming soon
- Parotidectomy Coming soon
- Submandibular gland removal Coming soon
Care and advice
- Tips for dry mouth Coming soon