Basal Cell Carcinoma- Detection and Treatment
Hugh Jackman, the star of X-men and Wolverine, recently confirmed he underwent treatment for basal cell carcinoma. The actor stated he finally had a spot on his nose evaluated…
Head and Neck surgery in Los Angeles, CA
Figure: Left - CT scan of the head with a visible stone in the right parotid salivary gland. Right – Lithotripsy patient undergoing procedure.
Salivary Gland Stones Treatment: Lithotripsy
Is lithotripsy an option for the treatment of salivary stones? Question: My ENT doctor diagnosed me with “sialolithiasis”, a salivary gland stone. Before my diagnosis, I periodically noticed that…
HPV & Head and Neck Cancer: Michael Douglas States Cancer Was Due to Oral Sex
When actor Michael Douglas first revealed he suffered from stage IV tongue cancer in August of 2011, the primary focus was on the aggressive treatment that would be required. Now…
Brooke Burke: Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer
Dancing with the Stars alumna, Brooke Burke, recently announced her diagnosis of thyroid cancer. In a statement she posted on YouTube, she stated: "I need to have thyroid surgery…
Figure 1. A painful neuroma can be seen during corrective surgery. This neuroma was the source of severe neck pain for the patient. Note how the neuroma is attached to the normal nerve branches that were severed during the previous surgery.
Parotid Gland Surgery – Treatment of Complications
What are some reasons for pain after a parotid surgery? Question: I had a parotidectomy several years ago and I still have pain around my neck incision and it extends…
Salivary Gland Stones Treatment Options
How do I know if I’m a candidate for Sialendoscopy of my salivary gland stones? Question: I just got back from the ENT. I had a CAT scan of…
Figure 1. Salivary Gland Stone in left submandibular gland.
Diagnosing Salivary Gland Stones
How are salivary gland stones diagnosed? Question: I had a consultation for swelling in my right cheek that comes and goes when I eat sour foods. So times it is…
Sialendoscopy – Non-Surgical Treatment of Salivary Gland Stones
Dr. Ryan Osborne, Director of Head & Neck Surgery and Salivary Gland Disorders, at the Osborne Head & Neck Institute, specializes in the non-surgical removal of salivary gland stones causing…