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Bilateral submandibular gland aplasia with clinico-radiological mass due to prolapsing sublingual salivary tissue through mylohyoid boutonniere: a case report and review.

Authors :
Ahmed M
Strauss M
Kassaie A
Shotelersuk V
DeGuzman R
Source :
Dento maxillo facial radiology [Dentomaxillofac Radiol] 2009 Feb; Vol. 38 (2), pp. 121-4.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Aplasia of major salivary glands is very rare. Compensatory hypertrophy of the rest of the glands can result in clinico-radiological masses. We present a report of a rare case of non-syndromic bilateral submandibular gland aplasia with hypertrophied sublingual salivary tissue, the latter herniating through mylohyoid boutonnière to present as a palpable mass on the left side with corresponding CT findings. Multiplanar evaluation is emphasised by utilizing multidetector CT.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0250-832X
Volume :
38
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Dento maxillo facial radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19176656
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1259/dmfr/63254814