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

• 영문명: The clinical anatomy of the accessory submandibular gland: a comprehensive review
• 발행기관: 대한해부학회
• 저자명: Andrea Yazbeck Joe Iwanaga Jerzy A. Walocha Łukasz Olewnik R. Shane Tubbs
• 간행물 정보: 『Anatomy and Cell Biology』Vol.56(1), 9~15쪽, 전체 7쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.03.31

영문 초록

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.

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Introduction

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키워드

Submandibular gland Salivary gland Gross anatomy Clinical anatomy