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Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 2022 Background: Drooling is a common symptom in patients with parkinsonism, causing physical and emotional distress. It is unknown which major salivary glands are the best candidates for irradiation to reduce drooling with minimal adverse events.
R.J.H.M. Steenbakkers +4 more
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Ultrasonographic criteria for the major salivary glands: a perspective for the application of new technologies [PDF]
, 2018 It emerges from the interesting recent article by David et al. (4) on high-resolution ultrasound is the first line examination for parotid gland diffuse disease and focal lesions, normally using grey-scale and color-Doppler ultrasound especially using
Messineo, Daniela
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Parotid metastases from primary lung cancer: Case series and systematic review of the features
Frontiers in Oncology, 2022 Most parotid metastases have been reported to come from the head and neck; however, cases metastasized from the lung are extremely rare. Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses occurred quite a few times.
Rulan Wang, Ting Wang, Qinghua Zhou
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Metabolic Profiles of Whole, Parotid and Submandibular/Sublingual Saliva
Metabolites, 2020 The detection of salivary molecules associated with pathological and physiological alterations has encouraged the search of novel and non-invasive diagnostic biomarkers for oral health evaluation.
Marco Meleti +11 more
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Kimura's disease masquerading as parotid malignancy [PDF]
JRSM Short Reports, 2010 Kimura's disease is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, which was initially described in 19371 but popularized in 1947 by Kimura.2 Only about 200 cases have been reported in the literature hence mis-diagnosis and non-recognition are common.
Chintamani, +7 more
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Non-coding RNAs in saliva: emerging biomarkers for molecular diagnostics. [PDF]
, 2015 Saliva is a complex body fluid that comprises secretions from the major and minor salivary glands, which are extensively supplied by blood. Therefore, molecules such as proteins, DNA, RNA, etc., present in plasma could be also present in saliva.
Majem, Blanca +3 more
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Analysis of causes for non-stone parotid obstructions
口腔疾病防治, 2019 Parotid obstructions can cause repeated swelling of the glands. Previously, duct stones were thought to be the main cause of obstructions, but salivary gland endoscopy examinations have revealed the absence of stones or foreign bodies in the duct system ...
TAO Qian, HUANG Yun
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Radiation therapy and serum salivary amylase in head and neck cancer [PDF]
, 2017 Radiation therapy (RT) is a valid treatment option for head and neck cancer (HNC). The risk of RT-induced toxicities is significant, especially due to extended treatment fields.
DE FELICE, Francesca +5 more
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Features of Parotid Gland Diseases and Surgical Results in Southern Taiwan
Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2010 Various parotid gland diseases are seen clinically, including inflammation, sialolithiasis, and benign and malignant tumors. It is important to differentiate between these to make a correct diagnosis and for proper management.
Wen-Hsiang Chan +5 more
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Diagnostics, 2022 A variety of non-neoplastic diseases and benign and malignant lesions may involve parotid glands. In clinical practice, effective diagnosis is crucial to ensure proper treatment and achieve a good therapeutic effect.
Tomasz K. Nowicki +3 more
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