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Salivary Glands

 

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.