Ectopic salivary gland tissue

Ectopic salivary gland tissue which is located in sites other than the normal location is variously described as aberrant, accessory, ectopic, heterotopic or salivary gland choristoma. Accessory salivary glands An accessory salivary gland is ectopic salivary gland tissue with a salivary gland duct system. [Source: Wikipedia ]