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gonzo233

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Calcium phosphate stones can develop within the salivary gland ducts. This can occur in the disorder called:
 
  A. Temporomandibular joint syndrome
  B. Mumps
  C. Trigeminal neuralgia
  D. Sialoadenitis

Question 2

Inflammation of the parotid gland can cause which of the following conditions?
 
  A. Trigeminal neuralgia
  B. Bruxism
  C. Mumps
  D. Temporomandibular joint syndrome



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The submandibular glands can become inflammed and develop stones in a condition called sialolithiasis. Often these patients have a history of recurrent sialadenitis, and the stones are composed of calcium phosphate as a result of the pH of the saliva.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Parotid gland inflammation can occur with paramyxovirus infection, also called mumps. There is swelling of the preauricular regions of the face.





 

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