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What is a sialadenectomy?
Removal of the Salivary gland.
What is siadenectomy?
Sialoedenectomy is removal of a salivary gland.
What is the diagnosis code for removal of mucocele lower lip?
ICD-9 code is= 527.6 Mucocele of salivary gland. Extravasation cyst of salivary gland-retention cyst of salivary gland-ranula.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a salivary stone?
A sialolith is the medical term for a salivary stone. Sialolithiasis is the condition of salivary stones.The term for a stone in the salivary gland is Sialolithiasis.SialolithiasisSialolith
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a salivary gland?
sialadenectomysialectomy
What is the smallest salivary gland?
It's the sublingual salivary gland.
Can salivary glands be removed?
Yes, salivary glands can be removed through a surgical procedure called a salivary gland excision. This may be necessary in cases of recurrent salivary gland infections, tumors, or other serious conditions affecting the glands. However, removal of the salivary glands can result in dry mouth and difficulty with swallowing and speaking.
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
What three structures pass through the salivary gland?
The duct of the salivary gland, the facial nerve, and the lingual nerve pass through the salivary gland.
What is sialadenolithiasis?
Sialadenolithiasis is a condition characterized by the formation of stones (calculi) in the salivary glands. These stones can obstruct the salivary ducts, leading to pain, swelling, and potential infection in the affected gland. Treatment typically involves hydration, massage, and in some cases, removal of the stones surgically.
What is the medical term meaning salivary gland scan?
A salivary gland scan, also called a parotid gland scan
What is an example of an exocrine gland?
The salivary gland.
