Salivary Gland Pathologies

The book gives an outcome of a vast compilation of data, both literature-wise and clinical, regarding the various conditions afflicting the salivary glands. It deals with a thorough and precise, point-wise discussion and compilation of data pertaining to the relevant surgical anatomy, classification, clinical presentation, management and complications of various salivary gland diseases. Salivary gland pathologies include a wide range of disorders ranging from infective to neoplastic. Successful diagnosis and treatment of patients with salivary gland tumors require a thorough understanding of tumor etiology, biologic behavior of each tumor type and salivary gland anatomy. In the book the various diagnosis methods, management methods and the complications that may occurs after the surgery are also discussed. It also consists of sketches and illustrations, line diagrams and clinical pictures of most of the conditions affecting salivary glands. This book is useful for the clinicians who deal with the diagnosis and management of these disorders as well as for the students.