1 Clinical School of Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China 2 Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China The rare ...

The submandibular glands are a pair of glands situated on the floor of the mouth below the lower jaw. They are one of the three pairs of glands that produce saliva. While these glands usually function ...

A mucous cyst develops when the mouth’s salivary glands become plugged with mucus. While they’re usually temporary and painless, they can become permanent if not treated. What are mucous cysts?

Nasal polyps are common, noncancerous, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re usually found around the area where the sinuses open into the nasal cavity. Mature ones ...

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces excess thyroid hormone, leading to an overactive thyroid. This hormone imbalance affects metabolism, causing the body's cells to use energy ...

According to the National Cancer Institute, colorectal polyps are common in adults ages over 50 years. Most polyps are not cancerous, but some types may have a higher risk of becoming cancerous ...

There are 2 adrenal glands, one above each kidney. They make hormones that help the body work properly and are vital to life. Most tumours of the adrenal gland are called adenomas. These are not ...

Not all thymus cancers (thymomas and thymic carcinomas) cause signs or symptoms when they are found. Some are found when an imaging test of the chest (such as an x-ray or CT scan) is done for some ...