Rare Parotid Gland Diseases.

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-2016

Abstract

The differential diagnosis for "rare" parotid gland diseases is broad and encompasses infectious, neoplastic, autoimmune, metabolic, and iatrogenic etiologies. The body of knowledge of parotid gland diseases has grown owing to advances in imaging and pathologic analysis and molecular technology. This article reviews rare parotid diseases, discussing the respective disease's clinical presentation, diagnosis, imaging, pathogenesis, treatment, and prognosis.

Volume

49

Issue

2

First Page

489

Last Page

500

ISSN

1557-8259

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

26902981

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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