Salivary gland calculus,parotid tumour,sub-hyoid bursa,branchial cyst,sternomastoid tumour. An illustration of five disorders and diseases in the mouth and neck. The jawbone and neck muscles have been dissected. Under the tongue a salivary gland duct is dissected showing a white calculus stone causing blockage. Below the earlobe,the parotid salivary gland has developed a mixed cancerous tumour. Beneath this is a white egg-shaped cyst overlying the windpipe (branchial). Cysts usually are fluid-filled. A smaller disc-shaped bursa (white,left of cyst) has formed at a pressure point. The sternomastoid neck muscle is cut,with a white circular tumour seen on the lower cut | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Bavosi, John |
Taille de l’image : | 3549 px × 5028 px |
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