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A viral infection caused by Paramyxovirus, a single-stranded RNA virus. Common symptoms include fever, headache and bilateral or unilateral parotitis (swelling of the parotid gland on one or both sides of the face). The parotid gland is usually swollen and tender. Parotid swelling usually occurs 16–18 days after exposure to the virus.
The most common salivary gland infection is mumps. It is characterised by bilateral swelling of the parotid glands; however, other major salivary glands may also be affected in around 10% of cases. The swelling persists for about a week, along with low-grade fever and general malaise.
Frey's syndrome (also known as Baillarger's syndrome, Dupuy's syndrome, auriculotemporal syndrome, [1] or Frey-Baillarger syndrome) is a rare neurological disorder resulting from damage to or near the parotid glands responsible for making saliva, and from damage to the auriculotemporal nerve often from surgery.
Contrary to other cancers, it is believed that smoking and drinking do not influence salivary gland malignancies. [5] Inflammation ailments of the parotid gland, such as parotid abscesses (collections of pus), deep salivary calculi (mineral deposits), and chronic parotitis (long-term inflammation) may necessitate a total parotidectomy. [ 1 ]
Salivary gland dysfunction affects the flow, amount, or quality of saliva produced. A reduced salivation is termed hyposalivation . Hyposalivation often results in a dry mouth condition called xerostomia , and this can cause tooth decay due to the loss of the protective properties of saliva.
Parotid abscess; The hallmark of a masticatory space infection is trismus or infection in anterior compartment of lateral pharyngeal space results in trismus. If these infections are unchecked, can spread to various facial spaces of the head and neck and lead to serious complications such as cervical cellulitis or mediastinitis.
Tonsillitis: infection/inflammation of the tonsils; Post-tonsillectomy: pain following surgical removal of the tonsils; Pharyngitis: infection/inflammation of the throat; Sinusitis; Parotitis: inflammation of the parotid gland, the salivary gland right in front of the ear; Carcinoma of the oropharynx (base of tongue, soft palate, pharyngeal ...
Mastoiditis has many possible complications, all connected to the infection spreading to surrounding structures. Hearing loss is likely, or inflammation of the labyrinth of the inner ear ( labyrinthitis ) may occur, producing vertigo and an ear ringing may develop along with the hearing loss, making it more difficult to communicate.