Parotid Gland
The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is located overlaying the mandibular ramus and secretes saliva through the Stensen's Duct into the oral cavity to help with chewing and swallowing.
The parotid gland is shaped like a three sided pyramid, with the apex facing downwards. The gland has four surfaces, superior,superficial, anteromedial and posteromedial, separated by three borders, anterior, posterior, and medial.
You can find more information about the parotid gland at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parotid_gland.
Posted by Trish on 8/28/2009
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Causes of salivary gland problems include infections, obstruction or cancer. Problems can also be due to other disorders, such as mumps or Sjogren's syndrome. ... ClinicalTrials.gov: Parotid Diseases (National Institutes of Health)
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The most common type of salivary duct tumor is a slow-growing tumor of the parotid gland. This is usually a noncancerous growth that gradually increases the size of the gland. However, some of these tumors can be cancerous (malignant).
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The parotid glands, the largest salivary glands, are found on each side of the face, just in front of the ears. About 7 out of 10 salivary gland tumors start here. Most of these tumors are benign (non-cancerous), but the parotid gland is still where most malignant (cancerous) salivary gland tumors start.
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Removal of the parotid gland ... The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands that produce saliva that is important in the digestion of food. The gland lies under the angle of the jaw just beneath the ear. Surgery of the parotid gland may become necessary in the presence of infection and tumor.
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The parotid glands are small exocrine glands that unobtrusively shape themselves to fit into the available spaces and ra ... Generalized lymphadenopathy has long been associated with HIV, but the localized enlargement of the parotid gland is less well known (see Image 6).
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