A 31-year-old member asked:

Are submandibular glands different sizes?

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Dr. Steven Reubelanswered

43 years experience

They vary in size: All the salivary glands differ in size from person to person and can vary in size from left to right size.

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Dr. Jaime Quejadaanswered

Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 36 years experience

Yes: Normally not really palpable unless they become obstructed or inflamed.

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Dr. Barry Cohenanswered

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Yes: They vary in size and shape depending on patient, and disease state.

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I have a pea sized hard lump by a submandibular gland that has been there for years. No pain or symptoms. never grows. Blood work is normal. Worried?

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