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Quick Answer. Some possible causes of submandibular gland swelling are salivary stones, salivary gland infection and other viral infections, according to WebMD. Other possible but less commonly causes of swelling of the submandibular glands are cysts or tumors. Continue Reading.
1 The two parotid glands are near the ear (par- = next to, -otid = ear). They are the largest salivary glands. 2  The sublingual gland is under the tongue.  The submandibular gland is in the shape of a âUâ. It is under the chin bone which is called the mandible.