Salivary gland hypoplasia

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Salivary gland hypoplasia is relative underdevelopement of the Salivary glands.[1] Salivary gland hypoplasia tends to produce xerostomia (dry mouth), with all the associated problems this brings.[1][2]

It is a rare condition,[2] which may occur as a congenital abnormality or result from lack of neuromuscular stimulation.[1]

It may be associated with Melkersson–Rosenthal syndrome,[1][2] and hereditary ectodermal dysplasia.[1]

References

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