The submandibular glands are a pair of glands situated on the floor of the mouth below the lower jaw. They are one of the three pairs of glands that produce saliva. While these glands usually ...

Sialadenitis is a bacterial infection of the salivary gland, most commonly the parotid gland, which may happen when the duct leading into the mouth is blocked. This condition causes a painful lump ...

Here, you can find an overview about the different types of surgeries used to treat salivary gland tumors as well as information on MSK’s expertise. Parotidectomy is the name of the surgery used to ...

The major salivary glands produce approximately one quart of saliva each day, which in turn plays a crucial role in food digestion, swallowing, speech, and protection of teeth against bacteria and ...

Thirty-one of the 67 patients also had submandibular gland swellings. One year later, persistent salivary complaints were present in 87 of the patients. The longer elapsed time allowed for ...

It is a rapidly spreading cellulitis of the sublingual and submandibular spaces but does not have lymphatic involvement or abscess formation. It presents acutely, can be life threatening ...