such as the submandibular gland or parotid gland, can become blocked by salivary stones. Dr. Lee says this can block the natural flow of saliva, causing facial swelling and pressure. The problem ...

Salivary gland obstruction results in pain and swelling in the cheek or under the jawline while eating ... Approximately 90% of stones occur in the submandibular glands, with the other 10% occuring in ...

had symptoms of sialadenitis usually manifesting itself as bilateral parotid swelling. Thirty-one of the 67 patients also had submandibular gland swellings. One year later, persistent salivary ...

It is a rapidly spreading cellulitis of the sublingual and submandibular spaces but does not have lymphatic involvement or abscess formation. It presents acutely, can be life threatening ...