Ectoplc salivary gland tissue: A case report

Abstract

Heterotopic salivary gland tissue is often found in lymph nodes within or near the parotid gland in both new born infants and in adults. It can also occur in other areas-of the neck including the supraclavicular area. In this report we present a six yearold.male- child who attended the surgical ward of Al-Rafidain Private Hospital in Baghdad city with history of painful swelling in the right side of his face (Parotid area). Surgical excision of the mass have been done, the histopathological examination revealed inflammatory changes of salivary gland tissue (Sialadenitis) with diffuse lymphocystic infiltration, which indicate a chronic case of Sialadenitis.