Body Part - Neck
RANULA
A cyst resulting from injury or inflammation of the salivary glands, usually the sublingual gland. Presents with painless swelling of the neck near the jaw. Treatment usually requires surgical removal of the cyst. When they rupture they can extend into the floor or mouth and are called “diving” ranula.
REACTIVE LYMPH NODE
Enlarged lymph nodes related to infection or inflammation. Are benign and not cancerous. Most commonly occur in the younger population.
RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE
An important nerve in the neck, usually on the left side, that helps to control the vocal cords. A problem of the nerve can lead to a hoarse voice. A CT of the neck can help to make sure there is no mass or tumor causing the problem.
RETENTION CYST
Also called a “mucous” retention cyst. A collection of fluid usually occurring in the sinuses. On CAT scan, retention cyst can look like polyps.
SIALOADENITIS
An inflammation or infection of the salivary glands (usually the parotid or submandibular duct) commonly related to a virus infection.
SIALOLITH
A stone in the salivary glands. Usually involves the parotid glands but can also involve the submandibular glands.
SIALOLITHIATHIS
An infection of the salivary glands (usually the parotid or submandibular glands) that is cause by stones obstructing the ducts.
SILENT SINUS SYNDROME
A painless process where the maxillary sinus gets small from a blockage. As a result the eye socket on the same side gets small as well and the eye looks as if its pulled in.
SINONASAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
A malignant cancer of the sinus that grows into the sinus cavities. Usually patients are older males with a history of long standing sinusitis not responding to medical treatment.
SINUS
A cavity or crevasse.
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