Basal Cell Adenoma

What is Basal Cell Adenoma?

Basal cell adenoma is an uncommon type of monomorphous adenoma.  What is the Pathology of Basal Cell Adenoma? The pathology of basal cell adenoma is: -Etiology: The cause of basal cell adenoma is unknown.  -Genes involved: CTNNB1 mutations, CYLD1 mutations…
Salivary Gland Neoplasms

What are Salivary Gland Neoplasms?

Salivary neoplasms are among the most cytomorphologically diverse human neoplasms. Among salivary gland neoplasms 80 % arise in the parotid glands, 10 – 15 % arise in the submandibular glands, and the remainder arise in the sublingual and minor salivary…
Sialolithiasis

What is Sialolithiasis?

Sialolithiasis is a benign condition and it’s characterized by salivary stones obstructing the duct.  What is the Pathology of Sialolithiasis? The pathology of sialolithiasis is:  -Etiology: The cause of sialolithiasis is a stone obstructing a salivary duct.  -Pathogenesis: The sequence…
Ranula

What is a Ranula?

A ranula is a fluid collection or cyst that typically form under the tongue. What is the Pathology of Ranula? The pathology of ranula is: -Etiology: The cause of ranula is disruption of flow of secretions from salivary glands. -Pathogenesis:…
Mucocele

What is a Mucocele?

A mucocele is an oral lesion that is typically due to trauma.  What is the Pathology of Mucocele? -The pathology of mucocele is:  -Etiology: The cause of mucocele is most often when a patient repeated trauma such as bites or…
Sialadenitis

What is Sialadenitis?

Sialadenitis is an infection or inflammation of the salivary glands. What is the Pathology of Sialadenitis? The pathology of sialadenitis is:  -Etiology: The cause of sialadenitis is most commonly by sialolithiasis, bacterial or viral infections.  -Pathogenesis: The sequence of events…
Xerostomia

What is Xerostomia?

Xerostomia is defined as a dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Xerostomia is commonly associated with Sjogren’s syndrome.  What is the Pathology of Xerostomia? The pathology of xerostomia is:  -Etiology: Xerostomia may be caused by autoimmune, traumatic,…
Salivary Glands

What are Salivary Glands?

Salivary glands are glands that produce secretions which aid in lubrication and digestion.  There are four types of salivary glands, three major and one minor which include:  Major ParotidSubmandibularSublingual MinorOthers The main types of salivary gland pathology includes:  XerostomiaSialadenitisSalivary gland neoplasms