The Parotid Gland

The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland in the body. Learn more about this gland, including disorders and investigations...

Parotid surgery is required when there is a lump in the parotid gland or for chronic infection.  Learn more about the surgery...

 

The Submandibular Gland

The submandibular gland is the second largest salivary gland and lies under the jaw. Learn more about this gland, including disorders and investigations...

Surgery is required when there is a lump in or adjacent to the submandibular gland or for chronic infection.  Learn more about the surgery...

 

The Sublingual Gland

The submandibular gland is the smallest "major" salivary gland and lies under the tongue. Learn more about this gland, including disorders and investigations...

Surgery is required when there is a lump associated with the sublingual gland or if the gland leaks mucus producing a cystic swelling in the mouth (ranula) or neck (plunging ranula).  Learn more about the surgery...