Parotid gland - Anatomy

Anatomy ppt

1. PAROTID GLAND Raja Mohamed

2. PAROTID GLAND Largest salivary gland 25 g Produces Serous Saliva

3. ANATOMICAL POSITION Bilateral Structure Morphology ; Lobular Irregular Facial Nerve divides the gland into Superficial & Deep lobes

4. PAROTID DUCTS Emerges from Anterior Border of Gland Passes forward over lateral surface of masseter The duct then pierces the buccinator, moving medially It opens out into the oral cavity near the second upper molar

5. FIBROUS CAPSULE Parotid gland is enclosed in capsule (sheath) dense fibrous capsule. A portion of fascia extending from styloid process to angle of mandible is called stylomastoid ligament ; separates parotid gland from submandibular gland

6. VASCULATURE

7. INNERVATION

8. PAROTID GLAND TUMOR DISORDERS Normal Affected SYMPTOMS Painless lump or swelling Difficulty swallowing Difficulty opening the mouth

9. RISK FATORS Radiation exposure Previous Epstein- Barr infection Smoking DIAGNOSIS Ultrasound scan Fine needle aspiration cytology TREATMENT Surgical excision radiotherapy

10. https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/oral-health/parotitis https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/the-parotid-gland https://parotid.net/parotitis-treatment/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parotid_gland#Parotitis REFRENCE

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