Sialadenosis of the salivary glands

Br J Plast Surg. 1995 Sep;48(6):419-22. doi: 10.1016/s0007-1226(95)90233-3.

Abstract

Sialadenosis (sialosis) is an uncommon, non-inflammatory condition which usually causes bilateral, diffuse enlargement of the salivary glands, particularly the parotid. We present a series of 7 patients with sialadenosis. Two had bilateral and 4 unilateral parotid involvement. One patient had unilateral submandibular gland sialadenosis. One patient had bilateral parotid and bilateral submandibular gland sialadenosis. The clinicopathological features and management of the condition are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Parotid Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Parotid Diseases / surgery
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases / surgery