Choristoma of the submandibular gland: A rare cause of cervical swelling

A case of choristoma of the submandibular gland excised from a 4-week-old female infant is reported. The differential diagnosis is discussed and suggestions are made for the possible etiology of the lesion.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery 1992-12, Vol.27 (12), p.1498-1499
Hauptverfasser:	Smart, P.J., Lendon, M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Choristoma - complications Choristoma - congenital Choristoma - pathology Female Gastric Mucosa Humans Infant Intestinal Mucosa Medical sciences Neck - pathology Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Submandibular Gland Neoplasms - complications Submandibular Gland Neoplasms - congenital Submandibular Gland Neoplasms - pathology Tumors Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of choristoma of the submandibular gland excised from a 4-week-old female infant is reported. The differential diagnosis is discussed and suggestions are made for the possible etiology of the lesion.
ISSN:	0022-3468 1531-5037
DOI:	10.1016/0022-3468(92)90482-M