Sialoadenitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of one or more of the salivary glands. Inflammatory diseases are the most common illness affecting the major salivary glands. There are both acute and chronic forms. Acute inflammation of the salivary glands has only few causes, most commonly being of viral or bacterial origin. On the other hand, chronic salivary inflammation may be caused by numerous processes as infectious, systemic, autoimmune and certain neoplasms.

Salivary glands, inflammation, acute, chronic

MAZZIOTTI, Silvio
2008-01-01

Abstract

Sialoadenitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of one or more of the salivary glands. Inflammatory diseases are the most common illness affecting the major salivary glands. There are both acute and chronic forms. Acute inflammation of the salivary glands has only few causes, most commonly being of viral or bacterial origin. On the other hand, chronic salivary inflammation may be caused by numerous processes as infectious, systemic, autoimmune and certain neoplasms.
2008
9783540352785
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