Sialadenitis
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Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria . The parotid (in front of the ear) and submandibular (under the chin) glands are most commonly affected. Sialadenitis may be associated with pain, tenderness, redness, and gradual, localized swelling of the affected area.
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This video explains sialadenitis, an infection of the salivary glands. It describes it as usually caused by a virus or bacteria, most commonly affecting the parotid and submandibular glands, and associated with pain, tenderness, redness and gradual localized swelling.
Key points
- Sialadenitis is defined as infection of the salivary glands
- Viral or bacterial causes are mentioned
- The parotid and submandibular glands are identified as most commonly affected
- Pain, tenderness, redness and localized swelling are listed
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This video presents “Sialadenitis” — Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria . The parotid (in front of the ear) and submandibular (under the chin) glands are most commonly affected. Sialadenitis may be associated with. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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