Sjögren's Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment Write in brief on Sjögren’s syndrome. Or Write short note on Sjögren’s syndrome. Answer. It is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affcts salivary, lacrimal and another exocrine gland. Sjögren’s syndrome Types Primary Sjögren’s syndrome: It is also known as Sicca syndrome. It consists of dry eyes, i.e. … [Read more...] about Sjögren’s Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment
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Sialadenitis and Parotid Abscess vs. Periodontal Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Approaches
Sialadenitis and Parotid Abscess vs. Periodontal Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Approaches Question 1. Write short note on sialadenitis. Answer. Sialadenitis is defined as the inflammation of the salivary gland. Sialadenitis Types Acute bacterial sialadenitis Chronic bacterial sialadenitis Chronic sclerosing sialadenitis/ Kutter’s disease Allergic … [Read more...] about Sialadenitis and Parotid Abscess vs. Periodontal Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Approaches
Sialadenitis – Ear, Nose, And Throat Disorders
Sialadenitis - Ear, Nose, And Throat Disorders Write short note on acute parotid abscess. Answer. It is a result of an acute bacterial sialadenitis of the parotid gland. It is an ascending bacterial parotitis, due to reduced salivary flw, dehydration, starvation, sepsis, after major surgery, radiotherapy for oral malignancies and poor oral hygiene. Parotid fascia is … [Read more...] about Sialadenitis – Ear, Nose, And Throat Disorders
Warthin’s Tumor and Sialolithiasis: Causes, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Warthin’s Tumor and Sialolithiasis: Causes, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment Question 1. Write short note on Sialolithiasis. Answer. Sialolithiasis is the formation of hardened intraluminal deposits in ductal system of salivary gland which obstructs the normal flow of saliva. "Risk Factors For Developing Sialolithiasis" Sialolith Composition Sialolith is … [Read more...] about Warthin’s Tumor and Sialolithiasis: Causes, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Management Of Anterior Submandibular Sialolithiasis
Management Of Anterior Submandibular Sialolithiasis Describe the etiology, clinical features, and treatment of submandibular sialolithiasis. Answer. Sialolithiasis is the formation of hardened intraluminal deposits in ductal system of salivary gland which obstructs the normal flow of saliva. Submandibular Sialolithiasis Etiology The exact cause for sialolith or … [Read more...] about Management Of Anterior Submandibular Sialolithiasis