Salivary Gland Neoplasm

 

 

Introduction

Risk of malignancy inv. proport’nal to size:

 

Minor salivary glands in many areas: sinonasal passages, lips, palate, larynx, trachea
Commonest parotid neoplasm: pleomorphic adenoma (benign mixed tumour)

 

 

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Causes and Risk Factors

 

 

 

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Pathophysiology

 

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Signs and Symptoms

  • history
  • physical exam

History

Physical Exam

 

 

 

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Diagnosis

  • lab investigations
  • diagnostic imaging

Lab Investigations

Diagnostic Imaging

 

 

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Stage and Grade

 

Differential Diagnosis

 

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Treatments

Treatment for Salivary Cancers: Surgery ± RT depending on margins, grade
Risks for Parotidectomy: ear numbness, facial weakness, contour deformity

 

 

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Consequences and Course

 

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