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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers have shown that targeted overexpression of heat shock protein 25 prevents radiation-induced damage to salivary glands, a common consequence of treatment for head and neck cancer. The ...