An overview of the diagnosis and management of non-neoplastic salivary gland pathologies

Sethi, Neel, Booth, Alessandra Joelle, Patel, Nikul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7452-7694 and Merrick, Graham 2022. An overview of the diagnosis and management of non-neoplastic salivary gland pathologies. Dental Update 49 (5) , pp. 403-406. 10.12968/denu.2022.49.5.403

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Abstract

Salivary gland pathologies can be caused by obstruction, inflammation, bacterial or viral infections and neoplasia. Patients can present with acute or chronic presentations of salivary gland disease. Salivary gland disorders can have a significant impact on a patient's systemic health, oral health and quality of life. This article aims to increase awareness of salivary gland pathologies and how they may present in practice. It aims to offer general dental practitioners an understanding of how salivary gland disease can be managed in primary care and which conditions may warrant referral to secondary care, including suspected malignancy. The dental profession has a duty of care to recognize pathologies and treat or refer patients. This article provides an overview of non-neoplastic salivary gland disease, including diagnoses, management and when to refer to secondary care. CPD/Clinical Relevance: It is important to understand the signs, symptoms and management of non-neoplastic salivary gland diseases, and when to refer patients to secondary care.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Dentistry
Publisher:	George Warman Publications
ISSN:	0305-5000
Last Modified:	07 Aug 2024 01:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/171180

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