Salivary gland tumors

Salivary gland tumors are variable in location, origin, and malignant potential.

Pathology

In general, the ratio of benign to malignant tumors is proportional to the gland size; i.e. the parotid gland tends to have benign neoplasms, the submandibular gland 50:50, and the sublingual glands and accessory glands mostly malignant. Due to the size discrepancy, in absolute numbers, the parotid gland has the most tumors.

Location

Overall ~80% of all parotid masses are benign and the majority of these are pleomorphic adenomas.

Subtypes
Benign
Malignant

See also

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