USC Salivary Gland Center
Our experts specialize in minimally invasive surgery and treatment for disorders of the salivary glands.
USC Salivary Gland Center
Our experts specialize in minimally invasive surgery and treatment for disorders of the salivary glands.
Advanced Treatment for Salivary Gland Disorders
At the USC Salivary Gland Center, our experts specialize in the advanced treatment of salivary gland disorders and diseases. Our specialists — including head and neck surgeons, radiologists, rheumatologists and oncologists — collaborate closely to provide the highest level of patient-centric, multidisciplinary care.
Our experts treat complex salivary gland disorders using minimally invasive procedures. Our surgical and clinical knowledge, combined with the latest technology, enable us to perform advanced procedures. For instance, when treating a patient with salivary gland stones, our minimally invasive technique spares the salivary glands instead of requiring the salivary glands to be removed. We specialize in procedures that avoid scarring and risks such as facial nerve paralysis. Our goal is to improve patients’ quality of life, addressing lifelong challenges that are difficult to treat, such as dry mouth.
The procedures we offer, including sialendoscopy, salivary ductal steroid installation, botulinum toxin injections for sialadenitis and sialorrhea, dilation of duct strictures and minor salivary gland lip biopsies, can be conveniently administered in an office setting. In addition, by collaborating with other research institutions, the USC Salivary Gland Center stays at the forefront of new treatments.
Specialty Care Partners
At the USC Salivary Gland Center, we continue to explore and implement the latest in medical technology and minimally invasive therapies.
Conditions We Treat
- Salivary stones (sialolithiasis)
- Salivary gland tumors
- Salivary gland infection/inflammation (sialadenitis)
- Excessive salivation (sialorrhea)
Treatment Therapies We Offer
- Sialendoscopy
- Salivary gland surgery
- Salivary ductal steroid installation
- Salivary duct dilation
- Botulinum toxin injection
- Salivary gland biopsy
- Tumor removal
- Sialography
- CT, MRI and ultrasound
- Rheumatologic evaluation and management
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I get pain and/or swelling in my face or neck?
How do I know whether I have a problem with my salivary glands?
Do all salivary gland treatments require surgery?
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