Head & neck

What Is The Submandibular Gland? The submandibular gland is a major salivary gland, situated under the jaw. Lumps are common in this gland and approximately 60% of them are benign (not cancerous) and 40% may be cancerous. A lump therefore should be investigated appropriately by an ENT Surgeon. Symptoms Of A Submandibular Gland Problem Pain and sudden swelling of the gland while eating is common which denotes a blockage of the

The Parotid gland makes the major part of saliva and is located under the earlobe on either side of the jaw. It is the gland that is affected by Mumps. Growths of the gland are common and seen in all age groups. The vast majority (approximately 80%) of growths are not cancerous, though some tumours can be cancerous. Other reasons for a swollen and painful gland include, stones in the

The thyroid gland lies in front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. It is butterfly shaped. The right and left wings (lobes) are joined by a small bridge of thyroid tissue (body) called the isthmus, and surround the windpipe. The thyroid gland manufactures thyroid hormones, which are chemicals that are essential for survival. Goitre and its implications Any enlargement of the thyroid gland is called goitre. When the whole gland