Sialectasis
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Sialectasis (also termed sialectasia, or siadochiectasis)[1] is cystic dilation of the ducts of salivary glands.[2] It may be caused by salivary duct strictures or stones (sialolithiasis).[3] It can also rarely be congenital.[4]
See also
References
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- ^ Miziara, ID; Campelo, VE (2005). "Infantile recurrent parotitis: follow up study of five cases and literature review". Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. 71 (5): 570–5. doi:10.1016/s1808-8694(15)31259-3. PMID 16612516.