Mixed Salivary Gland
Identification Points
1. Small serous acini with biphasic
staining of pyramidal cells.
2. Empty looking larger mucus acini
with flattened basal nuclei and large lumen.
3. Serous demilunes are seen
capping the mucus acini.
Example: Submandibular salivary gland
Mucous Salivary Gland
Identification Points
1. Empty looking larger mucus acini with
flattened basal nuclei and large lumen.
2. Interlobular ducts are seen.
Example: Sublingual salivary gland.
Serous Salivary Gland
Identification Points
1. Serous acini with biphasic staining of
pyramidal cells.
2. Striated and interlobular ducts are seen.
Example: Parotid salivary gland.