Flashcards in Salivary Gland Deck (24):
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Is risk of salivary gland tumors more likely in males or females?
Males (Almost equal though)
2
What fraction of parotid tumors are malignant?
1/3 or less
3
Benign tumors of the salivary gland occur around what age?
40 years old
4
Malignant neoplasms of the salivary glands occur in what age?
55 years on average
5
What role do the salivary glands play part in (2)?
- Digestion
- Tooth protection
6
What is the largest of the 3 salivary glands?
Parotid
7
What are 3 salivary gland tumor presenting symptoms?
- Localized swelling and pain
- Facial palsy
- Rapid growth
8
Does chemotherapy help salivary gland tumors?
No
(poor response and does not improve survival)
9
What percent of all head and neck cancers are salivary gland tumors?
3-4% (Rare)
10
What surgery treatment is used for salivary gland tumors (3)?
- Parotidectomy
- Submandibular & sublingual gland surgery
- Frey's Syndrome
11
What percent of salivary gland tumors are malignant?
65-85%
12
Most common cell types for malignant tumors of the salivary gland?
- Adenoid Cystic
- Mucoepidermoid
- Adenocarcinoma
13
What fraction of parotid gland tumors are benign?
More than 2/3
14
Metastatic disease of salivary gland tumors include (2):
- Lung
- Bone
15
True/False:
There is an increasing number of patients with advanced disease of salivary gland tumor at diagnosis.
True
16
Is cancer of the salivary gland rare or common?
Rare
17
Deaths annually from salivary gland cancers?
700
18
Risk factors for salivary gland cancers (5)?
- Radiation
- Occupational exposure
- Diet
- Tobacco
- Family History
19
Locations of salivary gland cancer (4):
- Parotid
- Submandibular
- Sublingual
- Minor salivary glands
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Symptoms for salivary gland cancer (4)?
- Mass
- Pain
- Facial asymmetry
- Numbness
21
What is the site of highest incidence rate of salivary gland tumors?
Parotid (80-90%)
22
What 3 large major glands does the salivary glands consist of?
- Parotid
- Submandibular
- Sublingual
23
True/False:
Parotid gland tumors in adults are more likely to be malignant compared with the same tumors in children.
False (More likely to be malignant in children)
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