The submandibular gland (SMG) plays a crucial role in maintaining salivary function, yet its involvement in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains a subject of ongoing clinical scrutiny.

Submandibular Gland: A major salivary gland located beneath the lower jaw, essential for unstimulated salivary flow. Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A type of cancer arising from the squamous ...