STAPHYLOCOCCAL infections acquired in hospitals continue to present serious problems, particularly since strains of nosocomial origin are frequently resistant to virtually all antibiotics. During the ...
Parotid gland tumors develop in the parotid gland, which is the largest of the salivary glands. While many of these tumors are benign, most salivary gland cancers begin in the parotid gland. The ...
Parotid glands: Salivary glands near the ears that open into the cheeks. Parotidectomy: Surgical removal of the parotid glands. Abscess: A localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue.