Salivary Glands
Parotitis
| viral | mumps, HIV |
|---|---|
| obstruction - | |
| Neoplastic | Children • most common - hemangiomas, lymphatic malformations, and pleomorphic adenomas • >50% of solid salivary gland tumors in children are malignant. Adults • most common - pleomorphic adenoma (malig transformation with time is common) |
References Include:
AAFP review Salivary Gland disorders 2014