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百科

Salivary gland tuberculosis

传染科

Common symptoms

腮腺无痛性肿块

The pathology of disease

Salivary gland tuberculosis is TB of parotid/submandibular gland; chronic swelling/fistula; rare.

Common Symptoms

Chronic salivary gland swelling; abscess; sinus tract; cervical nodes

Causes

Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Treatment

Anti-TB therapy; surgical excision if persistent

Prevention

Treat active TB.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.

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