Salivary gland diseases are a particular group of Head and Neck disorders that require special management. Appear either acutely, with sudden swelling of the area and intense pain, or slowly with the development of palpable mass in the area. The most common conditions of this group include:
- Sielolithiasis
- Sieladenitis
- Benign tumors
- Malignant tumors
Salivary gland diseases require thorough clinical and laboratory diagnostic testing to determine their appropriate treatment.