PMC6186366_01
Low-magnification appearance of the heterotopic salivary glands demonstrating their submucosal location surrounded by prominent adipose tissue and congested vessels. This case is classified as a salivary gland choristoma since the heterotopic tissue formed a mass.
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In addition, there were prominent mucus glands with chronic inflammation consistent with heterotopic salivary glands, surrounded by prominent adipose tissue and congested vessels in the submucosa (Figures 1 and 2).
High-magnification appearance of the heterotopic salivary glands demonstrating prominent mucus glands with chronic inflammation.
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In addition, there were prominent mucus glands with chronic inflammation consistent with heterotopic salivary glands, surrounded by prominent adipose tissue and congested vessels in the submucosa (Figures 1 and 2).
PMC6186366_02
Low-magnification appearance of the heterotopic salivary gland tissue that was received as detached fragments.
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In addition, detached fragments of salivary gland type glandular tissue with chronic inflammation, consistent with heterotopic salivary gland tissue, were seen (Figures 3 and 4).
High-magnification appearance of the salivary gland type glandular tissue showing chronic inflammation.
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In addition, detached fragments of salivary gland type glandular tissue with chronic inflammation, consistent with heterotopic salivary gland tissue, were seen (Figures 3 and 4).
PMC6186366_03
Low-magnification image showing focal high-grade dysplasia on the surface with ectatic venous channels and heterotopic minor salivary gland tissue in the deeper aspect.
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In the deeper aspect of the tissue, there were cavernous and ectatic venous channels as well as a few prominent lobules of minor salivary glands with cystification in the ducts (Figures 5 and 6).
Higher magnification image showing the ectatic venous channels as well as a lobule of heterotopic minor salivary gland.
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In the deeper aspect of the tissue, there were cavernous and ectatic venous channels as well as a few prominent lobules of minor salivary glands with cystification in the ducts (Figures 5 and 6).