Question 189 · LDEK · Salivary gland diseases
Cirrhosis of the salivary gland may be a complication of sialolithiasis. Such diagnosis is an indication for:
- A. administration of cholinergic drugs.
- B. performing the histopathologic examination of a salivary gland sample.
- C. excision of the salivary gland.
- D. recommending a sialagogue diet.
- E. administration of sympathomimetics.
Hint
Consider whether a fibrosed, non-functioning gland can recover and what definitive management such a hard gland needs.
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