Function of Submandibular Glands. The submandibular gland produces saliva, which moistens the mouth and aids in chewing, swallowing, digestion, and helps to keep the mouth and teeth clean.

Occasionally one or more of the lymph nodes may be embedded deep within the salivary gland. The submandibular lymph nodes sit between the submandibular salivary glands, which are underneath the ...

Background: Leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant mesenchymal tumor that represents 5–7 % of all soft tissue sarcomas. The occurrence of this tumor in the salivary glands is exceptional. Only five ...

A computed tomography (CT) scan confirmed the cystic mass, which clinicians determined needed to be removed. Parenchymal window facial CT scan showing submandibular mucocele. The child was placed ...

People may have salivary gland surgery to remove part or all of the salivary gland. Its primary purpose is to remove tumors, ... The submandibular glands are just below the jaw.

Submandibular glands: These are behind the lower jaw, under the tongue and chin. These are the second largest salivary glands. Sublingual glands: These are on either side of the tongue, deep under ...

Salivary gland calculi account for the most common disease of the salivary glands. The majority of sialoliths occur in the submandibular gland or its duct and are a common cause of acute and ...

In this week’s ‘Buzzing Around CT,’ Natasha Lubczenko learns how to ice fish with Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).

DEEP said that when air quality is forecast to be USG, “there is an increased likelihood for members of sensitive groups to experience health effects.” ...

Surgery to the submandibular gland. Your surgeon will remove the whole of the submandibular gland. They might also remove: some surrounding tissue to lower the risk of your cancer coming back; some ...

A biopsy of the submandibular salivary gland that reveals the presence of the abnormal protein, alpha-synuclein, is indicative of Parkinson's disease, researchers say.