Kuttner tumor - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

📅 Updated: June 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read ✅ Medically reviewed
Kuttner Tumor – Comprehensive Medical Guide

Kuttner Tumor – A Complete Patient‑Friendly Guide

Overview

Kuttner tumor, also called chronic sclerosing sialadenitis or benign lympho‑epithelial lesion of the submandibular gland, is a slow‑growing, non‑cancerous mass that arises in the submandibular salivary gland (the gland beneath the lower jaw). It was first described by German surgeon Wilhelm Kuttner in 1897.

  • Who it affects: Adults between 40–70 years old, with a strong male predominance (≈ 2–3 

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