Etiology, diagnosis, and surgical management of obstructive salivary gland disease
Neeraja Nina Karwowska, Michael D. Turner
Abstract
Obstructive salivary gland disease (OSGD) is a subset of salivary gland disorders that specifically refers to occlusion of a salivary duct with swelling of the associated gland. Though there are many etiologies that can cause OSGD, the most common causes are sialoliths (salivary stones), mucous plugs, strictures, and duct stenosis. This article aims to review the common etiologies of OSGD and discuss proper diagnosis and surgical management of these conditions.
Topics & Concepts
EtiologySalivary glandMedicineSalivary Gland DiseasesDiseasePathologyGeneral surgerySalivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and TreatmentOral and Maxillofacial PathologySalivary Gland Disorders and Functions