Parotid gland abscesses caused unusual facial nerve palsy in two patients, according to a case report published on July 30 in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Only 15 other cases of ...

STAPHYLOCOCCAL infections acquired in hospitals continue to present serious problems, particularly since strains of nosocomial origin are frequently resistant to virtually all antibiotics. During the ...

Parotid glands: Salivary glands near the ears that open into the cheeks. Parotidectomy: Surgical removal of the parotid glands. Abscess: A localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Parotid gland tumors develop in the parotid gland, which is the largest of the salivary glands. While many of these tumors are benign, most salivary gland cancers begin in the parotid gland. The ...

Battling with a salivary gland infection is not easy. Difficulty in swallowing and discomfort on both sides of the mouth are common symptoms you have to bear with. Salivary gland infections greatly ...