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Salivary gland hypoplasia

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

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

It may be associated with Melkersson–Rosenthal syndrome, and hereditary ectodermal dysplasia.

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Salivary gland hypoplasia Wikipedia