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Abstract
Ectopic salivary gland inclusions in the mandible are a rare phenomenon. Classically as described by Stafne they have been found in the posterior mandibular region. Cases affecting the anterior mandible are even more unusual. We report a case of ectopic salivary gland tissue in the anterior mandible. In our discussion we emphasise the need for a thorough history, examination and relevant investigations. Mandibular radiolucencies can prove a pitfall for the unwary.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID： 12481179 DOI： 10.1038/sj.bdj.4801629
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br Dent J ISSN： 0007-0610 Impact factor: 1.626