Decrease in number of acinar cells

Physiological

Gender

Male

Data Availability

17 to 90 years

Tissue

  • salivary gland Changes

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Description

Age and acinar atrophy were positively correlated in the parotid gland, with a linear decrease in acinar proportional volume of 30% between the ages of 17 and 90 years. Ductal irregularities were also observed with advancing age.