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The clinical anatomy of the accessory submandibular gland: a comprehensive review

An accessory submandibular gland is a rare variation. As such, there is limited literature regarding the embryology, anatomy, variations, clinical imaging, and pathology of the accessory submandibular gland. In this article, we review the existing literature on the accessory submandibular gland from...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Yazbeck, Andrea, Iwanaga, Joe, Walocha, Jerzy A., Olewnik, Łukasz, Tubbs, R. Shane
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Korean Association of Anatomists 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9989781/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36384887
http://dx.doi.org/10.5115/acb.22.118
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Sumario:An accessory submandibular gland is a rare variation. As such, there is limited literature regarding the embryology, anatomy, variations, clinical imaging, and pathology of the accessory submandibular gland. In this article, we review the existing literature on the accessory submandibular gland from clinical and anatomical perspectives. The goal of this review is to provide comprehensive knowledge of this variation which can be useful for oral and maxillofacial/head and neck surgeons, radiologists, and anatomists. Within this review, the embryologic origin as well as the anatomy of the accessory submandibular gland is detailed. Several imaging modalities which can be used to visualize the accessory submandibular gland are outlined as well as its variations. Lastly, this review investigates several reported clinical considerations regarding the accessory submandibular gland including sialoliths, Wharton’s duct obstruction, and pleomorphic adenoma.