[Sialochemical and morphology studies of the submandibular gland of the diabetic patient--a contribution to diabetic sialadenosis].

Sixty-four sialochemical and six morphological examinations were carried out on diabetics with swollen glandula submaxillaris. The significant decrease of the sodium content, the significant increase of potassium content as well as the significantly decreased amylase content of submaxillary saliva speak for diabetogenous sialadenosis. The microscopical and ultramicroscopical findings in needle biopsies confirm the morphological pattern of sialadenosis in the diabetic submaxillary gland.