Salivary Gland Disorders and Diseases: Diagnosis and Management

Salivary glands are unique because of the manifold subtypes of benign and malignant
diseases found there. Written by the internationally leading authorities, Salivary Gland
Disorders and Diseases: Diagnosis and Management fills a major gap in the literature
by presenting modern and up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of this important fi eld.
From new findings at the molecular level, to diagnostic advances in cytopathology,
histopathology, biochemistry, and imaging studies, to technical innovations and
surgical and medical management, the book covers every diagnostic and therapeutic
development and innovation. Its clear, concise, and heavily illustrated approach makes
it ideal for use by both beginners and more experienced surgeons and physicians.

Features:
• Covers the full spectrum of infectious, infl ammatory, acute, chronic, benign, and
malignant disorders and diseases of the salivary glands
• Offers a wealth of expert tips, tricks, pitfalls, and recommendations for eff ective
diagnostic, surgical, and medical management
• Highlights all topics with hundreds of full-color images, diagrams, and superbly
detailed surgical illustrations

As the comprehensive single-source reference in the field, this book is essential for
head and neck surgeons, otorhinolaryngologists, maxillofacial surgeons, dentists,
oral pathologists, plastic surgeons, and any other clinicians involved in daily clinical
management of patients with salivary gland disorders and diseases.

Patrick J. Bradley, MBA, FRCS, FACS, FRACS (Hon), FRCSLT (Hon), is Past President of
the European Salivary Gland Society and Professor Emeritus, Head and Neck Oncologic
Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK.

Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, MD, is Professor and Chairman, Department of
Otorhinolaryngology, Institute of Phoniatry/Pedaudiology, Friedrich-Schiller-
University, Jena, Germany.