<p>The parotid gland is the largest major salivary gland and can exhibit various anomalies, including ectopia and aplasia. Herein, we present the case of a 27-year-old female with bilateral ectopic parotid glands, who exhibited no symptoms of facial asymmetry, swelling, or xerostomia. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first reported case of bilateral ectopic parotid glands in an adult patient.</p>

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Bilateral Ectopic Parotid Glands: a Rare Anatomical Variation

  • Ecem Ceran,
  • Omer Faruk Simitcioglu,
  • Erhan Biyikli,
  • Aslihan Semiz Oysu

摘要

The parotid gland is the largest major salivary gland and can exhibit various anomalies, including ectopia and aplasia. Herein, we present the case of a 27-year-old female with bilateral ectopic parotid glands, who exhibited no symptoms of facial asymmetry, swelling, or xerostomia. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first reported case of bilateral ectopic parotid glands in an adult patient.