"Deep salivary glands are also known as von Ebner glands and are found within the circumvallate papillae of the tongue 1."
"In 2020, Valstar et al. 4 reported the discovery of previously overlooked salivary tissue in the nasopharynx. PSMA-positive, paired structures with mucous glands on histology were identified near the torus tubarius. These may explain radiotherapy-associated xerostomia."
"In 2020, Valstar et al. 4 reported the discovery of previously overlooked salivary tissue in the nasopharynx. PSMA-positive, paired structures with mucous glands on histology were identified near the torus tubarius. These may explain radiotherapy-associated xerostomia."
Expected headings
"Major salivary glands"
"Minor salivary glands"
"Deep salivary glands"
"Tubarial salivary glands"
"There are up to 600 minor salivary glands located throughout the oral cavity within the lamina propria of the oral mucosa. They are 1-2 mm in diameter and are not encapsulated, unlike the major salivary glands. Instead, they are simply surrounded by connective tissue."