Anatomical and functional characteristics of the parotid gland. A review of the literature

Authors

  • Andrea Karina Córdova López Universidad de Cuenca
  • María Cajas Guamán
  • Pamela Crespo-Alvarez
  • David Pineda-Álvarez Universidad de Cuenca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31984/oactiva.v7i2.536

Keywords:

Glándulas salivales, Glándula parótida, Diagnóstico, Anatomía, Patología

Abstract

Objective: the aim of this review was to analyse the existing literature and to know exactly the anatomical, histological, and physiological characteristics of the parotid gland. Materials and methods: for this review a search was made in electronic bases such as: Embase, Latin America and the Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), LIVIVO, PubMed (including Medline), Ovid, Science Direct, Scopus and Cochrane Library, with publication year from 2014 to 2020. Results: 1373 articles were identified, of which after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 16 were included in the analysis. Conclusion: the parotid gland contributes with 45% of saliva, which intervenes in essential functions such as: digestion, lubrication and protection of tissues in the oral cavity; therefore, it is important to know it, which facilitates the recognition of symptoms or signs related to the dysfunction of this gland.

Key words: Salivary Glands, Parotid Gland, Diagnosis, Anatomy, Pathology

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Córdova López, A. K., Cajas Guamán, M. ., Crespo-Alvarez, P., & Pineda-Álvarez, D. (2022). Anatomical and functional characteristics of the parotid gland. A review of the literature. Odontología Activa Revista Científica, 7(2), 55–64. https://doi.org/10.31984/oactiva.v7i2.536

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