title: Nonsquamous cell tumors of the minor salivary glands.
abstract: Tumors may develop from minor salivary glands present in the submucosa of the upper aerodigestive tract and from other glands of similar structure in the head and neck area. By far, the most common location for minor salivary glands is the oral cavity.
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012469:Salivary Glands; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor