IgG4-related submandibular gland disease
IgG4-related submandibular gland disease
Definition
A chronic fibrotic inflammatory process affecting the salivary gland. Signs and symptoms include firm and painful swelling of the salivary gland, often associated with the presence of salivary gland stones.
Also known as chronic sclerosing sialadenitis, IgG4-related sialadenitis, Kuttner tumor, Kuttner tumour, Kuttner's tumor, Kuttner's tumour — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Saliva-secreting gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Saliva-secreting gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |