Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 113, Issue 4, 667-668
Copyright © 1986 by American Dental Association
Slowly enlarging, nontender mass in the right submandibular region
RW Correll,
GW DeBoom,
and
JL Jensen
Slow-growing, soft tissue masses in the submandibular region of the neck frequently are caused by tumors of the submandibular salivary gland. These neoplasms are most commonly benign and characteristically develop during a prolonged period--often, during 15 or more years. The recommended treatment is excision of the gland, and, if adequately performed, the probability of the tumor's recurring is insignificant.