Oncocytoma of the salivary glands

Oncocytomas of the salivary glands are rare benign epithelial tumors.

Epidemiology

They typically present in older individuals (6 to 8decades of life). There may be a slight increased female predilection.

Pathology

Location

While they can affect any of salivary glands. They most commonly in the parotid gland (around 80% of cases).

Radiographic features

CT

Often seen as a well-defined parotid mass showing homogeneous enhancement.

Treatment and prognosis

There are benign lesions and are often surgically excised. They have a recurrence rate of around 20-30% (especially with incomplete excision or multinodularity). Malignant differentiation and metastasis are extremely rare.

History and etymology

It was first described by Jaffe in 1932.

See also

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