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| Normal Parotid Gland | ||
| Etiology •Not applicable | ||
| Pathogenesis • Not applicable, | ||
| Epidemiology • Not applicable | ||
| General Gross Description • Firm, tan, lobulated organ surrounded by a delicate capsule • Divided into superficial and deep portions by facial nerve • Weigh approximately 15-30 g •Examples: | ||
| General Microscopic Description • Tubuloacinar glands connecting to Stensen's duct • Parotid is virtually all serous glands • Basal nuclei with basophilic zymogen granules • Secretory cells lie on myoepithelial cells above the basement membrane • Glands drain to intercalated ducts and then to striated ducts •Examples: | ||
| Clinical Correlation • Not applicable | ||
| References • Sternberg SS ed. Histology for Pathologists. New York: Raven Press, 1992. pp. 457-468. Please be patient during transfer. Medline will open in a new window. To return, close the Medline Window Normal Parotid Gland
| Synopsis by: Melinda Sanders M.D. (T55100M00100)[326]
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