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Medical Conditions - Ectopic Salivary Gland

The skin of the neck, hypophysis, mastoid, middle ear, maxilla, and mandible have all been reported to have ectopic salivary gland tissue. In the past, it was believed that the salivary gland was the source of salivary gland tissue in the jawbones.

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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and it appears as you are having, 1) Left peritonsillar abscess. 2) Ectopic salivary gland on palate with secondary infection.

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