The parotid glands are located in each cheek over the ... Sjögren's syndrome (a disorder where the immune system attacks parts of the body that make moisture), and systemic lupus erythematosus ...

including your parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. (Photo credit: FERNANDO DA CUNHA/Science Source) ACC can also show up in other parts of your mouth or throat. And it can spread to ...

Your salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into your mouth through slots called ducts. When these ducts become blocked, ...

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 ...

MSK’s salivary gland tumor experts, including surgeon Bhuvanesh Singh (center), are among the most experienced in the nation. For many people with salivary gland tumors, surgery performed by an expert ...

Malaria, responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths each year worldwide, is caused by a parasite transmitted through the salivary glands of female Anopheles mosquitoes. Understanding the ...

Diagnosis was confirmed by autopsy or needle biopsy of the liver in 8 cases. Normally, the parotid glands are not palpable, and a concavity exists in the region between the superior ramus of the ...

Administration of radiotherapy to patients with head and neck cancer often causes damage to the parotid glands, resulting in a marked decrease in saliva production, and associated discomfort.