Sialocyst of the Parotid Gland in a Child

• Published in: Current health sciences journal Vol. 45; no. 4; pp. 419 - 424
• Main Authors: Munteanu, M C, Petrescu, G S, Sandu, A M, Pitru, A R, Babov Opris, C, Petrescu, M O
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Romania Medical University Publishing House Craiova 01.10.2019
• Subjects: Case report; sialocyst; parotid gland; Salivary duct cyst; child

Non-neoplastic cysts localized in salivary glands are quite rare and represent approximately 2-5% of all salivary gland lesions. Salivary duct cyst, also known as sialocyst is a true cyst with the epithelium lining the inner side of its walls. It is generally observed in minor salivary glands and it...