Right Sublingual Gland (Glandula sublingualis dexter)
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Anatomy
The right sublingual gland is an almond-shaped mucosal salivary gland in the right sublingual space lubricating the oral cavity during speech and mastication.
Clinical notes
Malignant salivary neoplasms (adenoid cystic carcinoma) are disproportionately more frequent in the sublingual gland than in larger salivary glands.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Sublingual Gland?
The right sublingual gland is an almond-shaped mucosal salivary gland in the right sublingual space lubricating the oral cavity during speech and mastication.
Why is the Right Sublingual Gland clinically important?
Malignant salivary neoplasms (adenoid cystic carcinoma) are disproportionately more frequent in the sublingual gland than in larger salivary glands.
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