Victoria was forced to undergo ten-hour operation to remove the salivary gland tumour she found while brushing her teeth.

Researchers from the Netherlands Cancer Institute have identified a previously unknown organ in the human body — a new salivary gland. This surprising find was made accidentally during cancer ...

While these are typically benign, they can also be malignant. Salivary gland tumors, which are tumors that can develop in any of the salivary glands, are typically benign. However, they can be ...

Because radiation can be carcinogenic, the incidence of salivary neoplasms after 131 I therapy has been investigated. A small but statistically meaningful neoplastic increase years after 131 I ...

“That is what life is like for patients with salivary gland dysfunction.” Through a $2.2 million, five-year grant renewal from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) within ...

You can’t,” explains Rose-Anne Romano, associate professor of oral biology, School of Dental Medicine. “That is what life is like for patients with salivary gland dysfunction.” Through a five-year, $2 ...

4). Because parotid stones are uncommon, this procedural approach is not cost effective. Evaluation of gland function is best accomplished via a scintigraphic examination with the intravenously ...

A meningioma is a tumor that forms on the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord just inside the skull. These membranes are called the meninges and consist of three layers. Specifically ...

A dad is urging people to attend their dentist's appointment after his daughter received a diagnosis of a 'very rare' cancer ...

Radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure from ever or regular use of mobile phones does not increase neoplastic disease risk.