Tubarial salivary gland – A new kid on the block


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Article type :

Short Communication

Author :

Kaushik Bhattacharya, Neela Bhattacharya, Aditya Shikar Bhattacharya

Volume :

8

Issue :

2

Abstract :

In 2020, a new pair of salivary glands was discovered between the nasal cavity and throat called ‘Tubarial salivary gland ’. Though they were first discovered in Netherlands Cancer Institute during PET CT scan, and it is significant only during radiotherapy, the discovery itself is engulfed in various controversies. A review of literature along with the current locus standi about the latest salivary glands is done.  

Keyword :

Radiotherapy, Salivary gland, PET scan