Presentation
Submandibular pain.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Facial process of parotid gland
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Right parotid gland shows anterior extension of superficial part of the gland, overlying the masseter muscle.
Bilateral lymphadenopathy involving the submental, submandibular and superficial cervical lymph nodes.
Case Discussion
Anterior gland extension in continuation with main gland, likely facial process of the gland, anatomic variant.