A salivary gland biopsy involves the removal of cells or small pieces of tissue from one or more salivary glands in order to be examined.

For the first time, researchers have grown three-dimensional salivary gland tissue that produces saliva like normal glands when implanted into mice.

University of Delaware Materials scientist Xinqiao Jia (center) is spearheading solutions to repair damaged vocal folds and salivary glands through tissue engineering. The work includes contributions ...

Salivary glands play an essential role in protecting oral health by secreting saliva to aid in digestion, speech, and immunity. When these glands are irreversibly damaged—by radiotherapy or ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer If you feel a sharp pain in your jaw after taking a bite of food—especially something sweet or sour—you might have a rare condition known as “first bite syndrome." People ...

Salivary gland cancer is a rare disease where cancerous cells form in the tissues of the salivary glands. Signs & Symptoms These are signs of salivary gland cancer: Fluid draining from the ear A lump ...

Scientists have discovered a new organ: a set of salivary glands set deep in the upper part of the throat.

Scientists have, for the first time, succeeded in growing three-dimensional salivary gland tissue that, when implanted into mice, produced saliva like normal glands.

Discussion Ectopic salivary gland tissue occurs in many sites within the head and neck region and has even been found in other anatomical sites including anal mucosa!

Acinic cell carcinoma is the third most common malignant form of salivary gland cancer. These tumors are similar to normal salivary gland tissue and occur most frequently in the parotid gland ...

Salivary glands play an essential role in protecting oral health by secreting saliva to aid in digestion, speech, and immunity.