Problem
Sialadenitis
Other Names:
Salivary gland inflammationSalivary gland abscess
Nature:
Sialadenitis (sialoadenitis) is inflammation of salivary glands, usually the major ones, the most common being the parotid gland, followed by submandibular and sublingual glands. It should not be confused with sialadenosis (sialosis) which is a non-inflammatory enlargement of the major salivary glands.
Sialadenitis can be further classed as acute or chronic. Acute sialadenitis is an acute inflammation of a salivary gland which may present itself as a red, painful swelling that is tender to touch. Chronic sialadenitis is typically less painful but presents as recurrent swellings, usually after meals, without redness.
Causes of sialadenitis are varied, including bacterial (most commonly Staphylococcus aureus), viral and autoimmune conditions.
Broader Problems:
AbscessesInflammationGland disordersInfection of the throatSalivary disorders in animalsDiseases of the salivary glands Subject(s):
Medicine → Glandular systemMedicine → Physiology
Medicine → Teeth, mouth
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST