Salivary gland disorder or mass

Salivary gland disorder or mass — referral criteria for ENT services.

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed salivary gland disorder or mass with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Salivary abscess associated with — swelling in the neck

Salivary abscess associated with — difficulty in breathing

Acute salivary gland inflammation unresponsive to treatment

Sialadenitis in immunocompromised patients, or facial nerve palsy

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Confirmed or suspected tumour or solid mass in the salivary gland

Symptomatic salivary stones with recurrent symptoms unresponsive to treatment