K11: Diseases of salivary glands
K11.5: Sialolithiasis
The salivary glands produce saliva and transport it to the mouth. In all, there are 6 large salivary glands. The two parotid glands are located in front of the left and right ear. The two submandibular glands are located to the left and right at the back of the lower jaw. The two sublingual glands are located to the left and right beneath the tongue.
Salivary stones are small deposits that can form in the salivary glands. This can happen if you drink or eat too little. You can also get salivary stones if you take certain medicines.
Salivary stones can block the salivary gland channels. This can cause the salivary glands to become inflamed. The salivary stones can also make the salivary glands swell up or become painful.
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