We have many salivary glands, and they are all around the mouth. They produce saliva and can cause problems when they become inflamed, infected, or blocked.
Ultrasound of parotid, submandibular and sublingual salivary glands (in inflammation, suspected stone deposit in the salivary gland canal, with one-sided enlargement, soreness, swelling, to assess focal changes – abscesses, cysts, tumors.
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Ultrasonography (USG) is useful in the differential diagnosis of diseases of the salivary glands. In acute inflammation, the salivary glands are enlarged and hypoechoic with increased blood flow. In systemic autoimmune inflammatory diseases such as Sjogren’s disease and infectious diseases (mumps, widespread parotitis), it is often necessary to assess the salivary glands by ultrasound examination. Local lymph nodes are additionally assessed.
Ultrasound is often the first examination of nodules in the salivary gland. This helps to determine the type of swelling and gives you an idea if it is likely caused by a stone or a tumor, for example. Always consult your doctor if you think you have a problem with your salivary glands. Your doctor will be able to see what the problem may be by listening to and examining you. They may then want to schedule a few tests.
Chemicals in saliva (saliva) can sometimes crystallize into a stone, which can then block the salivary ducts. Some people form one or more small stones in the salivary gland. It occurs most often in people between the ages of 30 and 60, although it can occur at any age. Most of the stones are found in the tube (duct) that runs from the submandibular gland below the jaw. The stones block the duct, causing saliva to accumulate behind them, causing it to swell.
The most common reasons for a referral are:
• Swelling
• Pain
• Ache while eating
• Reduced jaw opening
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When cells reproduce out of their normal control anywhere in the body, they cause a tumor that may be cancerous or non-cancerous. Tumors can occur in any of the salivary glands. Fortunately, most salivary gland tumors aren’t cancerous. About 8 out of 10 tumors are located in the parotid gland and about 8 out of 10 parotid tumors are non-cancerous. All tumors require urgent examination.
The most common infection that greatly affects the salivary glands is mumps. It is a viral infection that most commonly affects the parotid glands, although it can affect other salivary glands. It usually affects both parotid glands, so there is swelling on both sides of the face; however, in some cases it is one-sided. Generalized swelling of the salivary glands may be caused by a disease in other body systems (systemic disease). The most common of these is a condition called Sjögren’s syndrome which causes very dry mouth.
Other medical conditions that can cause swelling of the salivary glands include:
Possible symptoms that suggest problems with the salivary glands include:
At Eskulap Clinic in London, we believe that private healthcare should be available to all of us. That is why we always try to keep the costs of our ultrasound services as low as possible, without compromising the quality of care. All research prices are listed in the price list, with no hidden costs or unpleasant surprises.
