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