Ganglion Superior

The superior ganglion is one of the small superior salivary glands that form additional parotid glands, they are called accessory. The parotid gland contains about 5-6 additional lateral or superficial nodes located above the parotid ducts. According to statistical studies, in women this process reaches a length of up to 2 centimeters and a width of up to a centimeter. In men, the size of the gland differs to a smaller extent, and approaches 9 millimeters in width and 7 millimeters in length. As a rule, this gland is located very deeply in its place and is invisible from the outside. However, it is possible to examine the anatomical structure of this gland in sufficient detail only with the help of computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Examination of the anatomical structure using ultrasound is difficult for a doctor, since the method has low information content in this matter. If a tumor is noted, then in some cases it is necessary to resort to scintigraphy or