Salivary Gland Diseases

🎙️ Episode Description: Salivary Gland Diseases

In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Hanin Faisal and Malak Ibrahim take you on a guided tour through the salivary glands—breaking down everything from everyday obstructions to complex tumors.

You'll learn how to clinically approach salivary gland swellings, differentiate between bacterial and viral sialadenitis, and understand the autoimmune underpinnings of Sjögren syndrome. Then, we dive into the world of neoplasms—from benign pleomorphic adenomas to malignant mucoepidermoid carcinomas—complete with histologic clues and treatment pearls.

💡 Key Highlights:
✔️ Mucocele, sialolithiasis, and sialadenitis (bacterial & viral)
✔️ Sjögren syndrome – clinical triad, antibodies, and lymphoma risk
✔️ Tumors: pleomorphic adenoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma & more
✔️ Clinical patterns: acute vs chronic, unilateral vs bilateral swelling
✔️ Diagnostic clues and surgical treatment tips
✔️ Recap + practice questions to lock in your learning

🎧 Whether it’s swelling with meals or a mysterious parotid mass—this episode gives you the clinical roadmap to tackle salivary gland pathology with confidence.