Alligators. An alligator is a crocodilian in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae. There are two living alligator species: the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis). In addition, several extinct species of alligator are known from fossil remains. Alligators first appeared during the Oligocene epoch about 37 million years ago.
Results: 442 causes of Parotid Swelling OR Swollen lymph nodes. 1. A rare disorder where most of the red blood cells are abnormal with spiny projections due to lipid abnormalities. The blood abnormality is seen in conditions such as abetalipoproteinemia, severe liver disease and severe malnutrition.
Swollen salivary glands can be the result of a number of medical conditions. In most cases, none of these causes are life threatening, and most are easily treated with antibiotics. The salivary gland, also known as the parotid gland, is located in the back of the mouth, right below the ear.There are also two minor glands, the submandibular and the sublingual, located beneath the jaw.n most cases, swollen salivary glands are a symptom of a mostly harmless infection or inflammation as the result of a salivary gland stone. A course of antibiotics, staying hydrated to help flush out the infection, and warm compresses are all that is required to treat this condition.