Diseases of the Salivary glands Flashcards
what are sialolthiasis
salivary gland stones
what is a pleomorphic adenoma
most common BENIGN salivary gland tumour
who is affected by pleomorphic adenoma
females 40-60
which glands are affected by pleomorphic adenoma
any but usually parotid
what is the treatment of pleomorphic adenoma, how successful is it
excision due to risk of malignant transformation
often reoccurs due to difficulty in excision
what is Warthin’s tumour
second most common BENIGN tumour
who is affected by Warthin’s tumour
men > 50
what gland is affected by Warthin’s tumour
parotid
how is Warthin’s tumour often described
bilateral and multicentric
what causes Warthin’s tumour
smoking
what is mucopeidermoid carcinoma
most common salivary gland cancer worldwide
what glands are affected by mucopeidermoid carcinoma
any but usually parotid
what is adenoid cystic carcinoma
most common cancer of salivary glands in the UK
most common malignant tumour of the palate
who is usually affected by adenoid cystic carcinoma
any age but usually >40
what gland is affected by adenoid cystic carcinoma
any but usually parotid
