Submandibular gland with multiple ducts.
A morphological peculiarity was observed in the form of a submandibular gland having three ducts. These ducts opened separately into the oral cavity. Only the upper and the largest of these three ducts was in the usual position and had the expected relation to the lingual nerve. Such a condition is to be kept in mind by a surgeon or a radiologist performing sialography. Unless each of the duct in instilled he may miss pathological findings.
Gaur
U
U
Department of Anatomy, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Choudhry
R
R
Anand
C
C
Choudhry
S
S
D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology*