Types and Diagnosis of Salivary Gland Tumors
- Pleomorphic adenoma
- Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma
- Acinic cell carcinoma
- Warthin tumor
- Physical examination
- Imaging tests (ultrasound, CT scan, MRI)
- Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)
- Histopathology
- Molecular testing

Treatment Options for Salivary Gland Tumors
- Surgery (partial or complete removal of the tumor)
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Palliative care

Prognosis and Survival Rates of Salivary Gland Tumors
- Prognosis depends on the type and stage of the tumor
- Five-year survival rates vary depending on the tumor type (ranging from 20% to 85%)
- Factors affecting prognosis include tumor size, location, grade, and presence of metastasis
- Recurrence rates vary depending on the tumor type (ranging from 10% to 80%)
- Regular follow-up and monitoring are important for early detection of recurrence

Risk Factors of Salivary Gland Tumors
- Radiation exposure (e.g., previous radiation therapy)
- Environmental factors (e.g., exposure to certain chemicals)
- Family history of salivary gland tumors
- Age (most common in adults over 40)
- Gender (some tumor types are more common in males)

Epidemiology of Salivary Gland Tumors
- Limited knowledge of total incidence due to unrecorded benign tumors
- Majority of salivary tumors are benign (65-70%)
- Higher incidence of benign tumors in parotid gland (75-80%)
- Submandibular gland tumors are 50% benign
- Sublingual gland tumors are rare but more likely to be malignant

Salivary gland tumour (Wikipedia)

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Salivary gland tumours, also known as mucous gland adenomas or neoplasms, are tumours that form in the tissues of salivary glands. The salivary glands are classified as major or minor. The major salivary glands consist of the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. The minor salivary glands consist of 800 to 1000 small mucus-secreting glands located throughout the lining of the oral cavity. Patients with these types of tumours may be asymptomatic.

Salivary gland tumour
Parotid gland tumour
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