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Salivary Gland Flashcards

1
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Is risk of salivary gland tumors more likely in males or females?

A

Males (Almost equal though)

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What fraction of parotid tumors are malignant?

A

1/3 or less

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3
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Benign tumors of the salivary gland occur around what age?

A

40 years old

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4
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Malignant neoplasms of the salivary glands occur in what age?

A

55 years on average

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5
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What role do the salivary glands play part in (2)?

A
  • Digestion

- Tooth protection

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6
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What is the largest of the 3 salivary glands?

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Parotid

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7
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What are 3 salivary gland tumor presenting symptoms?

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  • Localized swelling and pain
  • Facial palsy
  • Rapid growth
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8
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Does chemotherapy help salivary gland tumors?

A

No

poor response and does not improve survival

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9
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What percent of all head and neck cancers are salivary gland tumors?

A

3-4% (Rare)

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10
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What surgery treatment is used for salivary gland tumors (3)?

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  • Parotidectomy
  • Submandibular & sublingual gland surgery
  • Frey’s Syndrome
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11
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What percent of salivary gland tumors are malignant?

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65-85%

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12
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Most common cell types for malignant tumors of the salivary gland?

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  • Adenoid Cystic
  • Mucoepidermoid
  • Adenocarcinoma
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13
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What fraction of parotid gland tumors are benign?

A

More than 2/3

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14
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Metastatic disease of salivary gland tumors include (2):

A
  • Lung

- Bone

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15
Q

True/False:

There is an increasing number of patients with advanced disease of salivary gland tumor at diagnosis.

A

True

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16
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Is cancer of the salivary gland rare or common?

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Rare

17
Q

Deaths annually from salivary gland cancers?

A

700

18
Q

Risk factors for salivary gland cancers (5)?

A
  • Radiation
  • Occupational exposure
  • Diet
  • Tobacco
  • Family History
19
Q

Locations of salivary gland cancer (4):

A
  • Parotid
  • Submandibular
  • Sublingual
  • Minor salivary glands
20
Q

Symptoms for salivary gland cancer (4)?

A
  • Mass
  • Pain
  • Facial asymmetry
  • Numbness
21
Q

What is the site of highest incidence rate of salivary gland tumors?

A

Parotid (80-90%)

22
Q

What 3 large major glands does the salivary glands consist of?

A
  • Parotid
  • Submandibular
  • Sublingual
23
Q

True/False:

Parotid gland tumors in adults are more likely to be malignant compared with the same tumors in children.

A

False (More likely to be malignant in children)

24
Q

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.

A

True

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