Salivary gland cancer is most likely to begin in the parotid gland, but especially if left untreated it may spread to the lymph nodes, lungs, and bones. Salivary gland cancers often begin in the ...

Like some other parts of the body, the salivary glands have what is known as "immune privilege," meaning that even though they are infected, the immune system may not effectively clear pathogens ...

The major salivary glands produce approximately one quart of saliva each day, which in turn plays a crucial role in food digestion, swallowing, speech, and protection of teeth against bacteria and ...

Salivary gland cancer is a rare cancer that occurs in the salivary glands. These glands are responsible for producing saliva or spit. Your salivary glands are located in several places around the face ...

Salivary gland malignancies are rare tumors that comprise multiple histologic entities with diverse clinical behavior. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most frequent primary salivary malignancy, ...

To the Editor: Bhoola and his colleagues reported in the October 16 issue of the NEJM on amylase and kallikrein activities in "saliva" collected from patients with sarcoidosis. I wish to call ...

Salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into a person’s mouth. Saliva helps make food moist, making it easier for people to chew, swallow, and digest. Saliva also helps keep the mouth clean. A ...

The salivary glands (shown in red) can be a lingering repository for viruses. University of Utah Health researchers are investigating whether salivary glands that have SARS-CoV-2 can diminish a person ...