Treatment involves excision of the mucocele with associated minor salivary glands to decrease the chance for recurrence. Occasionally, mucoceles will rupture spontaneously and heal without surgical ...

the relative risk of any benign major salivary gland tumor was higher among those with versus without cannabis use disorder (CUD) at all time points after CUD diagnosis or outpatient hospital visit.

New research has found a link between cannabis use disorder (CUD) and benign salivary gland tumors. The corresponding study was published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. Previous research ...

About The Study: The results of this study suggest an association between cannabis use disorder and benign salivary gland tumors. Future prospective research with large samples and data on cannabis ...

The relative frequency of carcinoma and mixed tumors of the parotid and submaxillary salivary glands is unusually high in this series of cases as shown in Table 1. This is due to the fact that more ...

The antibody-drug conjugate ado-trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) has promising activity in HER2 amplified salivary gland tumors, according to data published in the Annals of Oncology. The publication is ...

A parotidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the parotid salivary gland. A person may require the procedure if they have tumors, recurrent infections, swelling, or blockages in the ...