Sialolthiasis is the most common disease of the salivary glands. Large sialoliths have rarely been reported in the salivary ducts. Conservative treatment may be of benefit in the treatment of ...

The nature and distribution of the skin lesions may suggest skin trauma. A careful history may reveal risks such as facial presentation, forcep application, injury from bag and mask ventilation, tape ...

Evaluating salivary gland tumors and diseases When diagnosing, consider the location and duration of the lesion, patient age, underlying systemic disorders and clinical appearance. Primary-care ...

What causes these stones and how common are they? Post-mortem studies show salivary calculi to be present in 1.2% of the population but that admission with symptoms occurs in only 3,658 patients each ...

When evaluating an infant for cutaneous manifestations of infection, systematically assess for the 5 cardinal signs and symptoms of cellulitis, which are: Carefully evaluate the infant for areas of ...