Ectopic salivary glands in the urogenital system: a case report

VernacularTitle:涎腺异位于泌尿生殖系统1例报告
Author: Tao ZHANG ¹ ; Lijuan FENG ; Changxing KE ; Kaineng ZHANG ; Yongbo CHU ; Guicheng ZHAO
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1. 昆明医科大学第二附属医院泌尿外科　云南省泌尿外科研究所，昆明　650101
Keywords: Urogenital system; Salivary glands; Ectopic
From: Chinese Journal of Urology 2022;43(6):462-463
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The ectopic salivary gland refers to the presence of salivary gland tissue in an area other than the site where salivary glands normally exist. They often occur near the line connecting the external ear canal and the medial border of the clavicle. It is extremely rare to occur in the urogenital system. This paper retrospectively analyzed the clinicopathological data of a patient with ectopic salivary glands accidentally discovered due to testicular torsion. Patients are generally asymptomatic. If there is no fistula leading to the skin or mucosal surface, it is difficult to find clinically. The diagnosis depends on postoperative pathological examination. For ectopic salivary glands, surgery is required regardless of the location.