Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, according to a research letter published online July 17 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

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Salivary gland stones are solid masses that form in the narrow tubes (ducts) that carry saliva from your glands into your mouth.

Tumors of Salivary-Gland Origin. The relative frequency of carcinoma and mixed tumors of the parotid and submaxillary salivary glands is unusually high in this series of cases as shown in Table 1.

Sometimes these glands get infected or blocked, and that can cause facial swelling, Dr. Cram says. Salivary stones are mineral deposits that can form in the glands — and create a blockage.

I have parotid gland swollen on both sides, and some swelling under my jaw as well, I had mumps recently but it was all cleard about three weeks ago. now I took another test again for mumps and it ...

Reilly, D.J. (1970) Benign Transient Swelling of the Parotid Glands Following General Anesthesia Anaesthesia Mumps. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 49, 560-563.

Salivary gland problems can cause dry mouth, swelling, pain, or infection, often due to blockages, infections, or autoimmune disorders like Sjögren's syndrome.

You could also have a sore throat with swollen salivary glands or submandibular glands. But not all sore throats are infectious. Some individuals can have sore throats simply from vocal strain, ...