In an interesting development, scientists have found a new organ in the upper part of the throat. The organ, discovered by the researchers, is 1.5 inches in length on average.

Researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute have identified a set of salivary glands deep in the upper part of the throat and have named them “tubarial salivary glands”.

“Histology and 3D reconstruction confirmed the presence of PSMA-expressing, predominantly mucous glands with multiple draining ducts, predominantly near the torus tubarius. The human body contains a pair of previously overlooked and clinically relevant macroscopic salivary gland locations,” the study said while proposing to name it tubarial glands.

Scientists in the Netherlands discovered the potential new organ in the human throat that they stumbled upon while carrying out research on prostate cancer.

According to a study published in the journal Radiotherapy and Oncology, the researchers confirmed the presence of the glands after examining at least 100 patients. The discovery may be important for cancer treatment.

According to the researchers, the glands probably lubricate and moisten the upper throat behind the nose and mouth.

Until now, there were three known large salivary glands in humans: one under the tongue, one under the jaw and one at the back of the jaw, behind the cheek.