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AIIMS Bhopal Discovers New Human Gland Behind Nose, Aids Surgery

AIIMS Bhopal has announced the discovery of a previously unknown gland located in the nasopharyngeal region behind the nose and upper throat. A team of six doctors successfully identified the gland and, for the first time, demonstrated its drainage duct, confirming it as an independent organ. The research, published in the Journal of Anatomy, will enhance the safety and precision of surgeries and cancer treatments in that area. Institute leadership stated this finding proves new anatomical insights are still possible in well-studied parts of the human body.

Key Points: AIIMS Bhopal Discovers New Gland in Nasopharyngeal Region

  • New gland found in nasopharyngeal region
  • Duct of gland identified for first time
  • Discovery enables safer head & neck surgeries
  • Research published in Journal of Anatomy
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AIIMS Bhopal searches special gland behind nose and upper part of throat

AIIMS Bhopal doctors identify a new gland & its duct behind the nose, promising safer head & neck surgeries and improved cancer treatment.

"This discovery marks a new and important step in understanding the structure of the human body. - AIIMS Bhopal"

Bhopal, Feb 27

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, on Friday, achieved another significant milestone in the field of medical research as doctors of the premier medical institute have identified a special gland located in the nasopharyngeal region.

During the research, the institute's doctors have found a special gland located in the nasopharyngeal region, which is situated behind the nose and in the upper part of the throat of human beings.

"Not only this, AIIMS doctors have also clearly demonstrated the duct emerging from this gland, about which no prior information was available. This discovery marks a new and important step in understanding the structure of the human body," the institute said in a statement on Friday.

The entire research was conducted by a group of six senior doctors and they are -- Sunita Arvind Athavale, Sheetal Kotgirwar, Manal M. Khan, Anshul Rai, Deepti Joshi, and Rekha Lalwani, according to a press note of AIIMS Bhopal.

Through detailed study and microscopic examination, the team clarified the gland's location, size, and its relationship with surrounding organs.

Importantly, for the first time, the drainage duct of this gland was also confirmed, proving that it is indeed an independent gland.

The research has been published in the prestigious international journal Journal of Anatomy, which is highly respected in the field of anatomical sciences.

"The study was accepted after thorough expert review, establishing its scientific reliability. This discovery will directly benefit patients. A better understanding of this region of the nose and throat will enable safer and more precise head and neck surgeries. It will also assist in cancer treatment planning and radiotherapy," it said.

On this achievement, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Bhopal, Madhabananda Kar, congratulated the research team and said that such studies reflect the institute's excellence and multidisciplinary research capability.

He asserted that this discovery will help improve the accuracy and safety of head and neck surgeries, cancer treatment planning, radiotherapy, and disease detection through medical imaging, directly benefiting patients.

"This achievement proves that even in parts of the human body that have been studied for a long time, new and important information can still emerge. This discovery marks a significant and inspiring step forward in the field of medical science," Kar said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Amazing! As someone whose father underwent throat surgery last year, I can appreciate how such discoveries make procedures safer. It's incredible to think we're still finding new parts of the human body. Well done, doctors!
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Rahul R
Great achievement, but a respectful question: how will this discovery be translated into actual clinical practice in our government hospitals? Research is one thing, implementation is another. I hope the benefits reach the common man soon.
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Michael C
Fascinating read. The human body continues to surprise us. It's impressive that a team in Bhopal is leading such fundamental anatomical research. This will have global implications for ENT and oncology.
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Anjali F
So proud to see a team led by women doctors (Dr. Sunita, Dr. Sheetal, Dr. Deepti, Dr. Rekha) making such a significant contribution! 👏 This is inspiring for young girls across India who want to pursue medical research.
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Karthik V
The detail about the drainage duct is the real breakthrough. Proving it's an independent gland changes the textbooks. AIIMS Bhopal is doing stellar work. Hope our medical colleges take note and encourage more such original research.

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