Background/aims Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the most common form of evaporative dry eye disease, but its pathogenesis is poorly understood. This study examined the histopathological features ...

The main secretory units of salivary glands consist of serous and mucous cells. Salivary secretion can be classified as serous, mucous, or mixed 6. Although the sublingual gland is a mixed gland, the ...

The DNA ploidy status has been previously investigated in salivary gland tumors and showed that only malignant tumors are aneuploid (6-8). However, the frequency of aneuploidy in this group of lesions ...