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Thyroid mass extension to submandibular area in the first case. "*" The thyroid mass.
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In the CT scan, it was observed that the thyroid gland extended into the submandibular area and the SMG was bilaterally absent (Figures 1 and 2).
Bilateral absence of submandibular gland in the first case.
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In the CT scan, it was observed that the thyroid gland extended into the submandibular area and the SMG was bilaterally absent (Figures 1 and 2).
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Noncontrast computed tomography axial sections demonstrate absence of left submandibular gland in the second case. White arrow shows the right submandibular gland.
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Agenesis of the left SMG and compensatory hypertrophy in the right SMG were observed in the CT and MRI scans (Figures 3 and 4).
Magnetic resonance image axial sections demonstrate absence of left submandibular gland in the second case. White arrow shows the right submandibular gland.
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Agenesis of the left SMG and compensatory hypertrophy in the right SMG were observed in the CT and MRI scans (Figures 3 and 4).