Salivary gland problems may be due to infection, inflammation, obstruction or tumours. They may present with acute, chronic or recurrent symptoms. Usually a careful history and examination give initial clues as to the cause and ultrasound is generally the first line of investigation. All salivary gland swellings need urgent referral and investigation.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/salivary-gland-disorders