Salivary tumours Flashcards

1
Q

What are the benign tumours of the salivary glands?

A

Pleomorphic adenoma
Warthins
Oncocytoma
Monomorphinc

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What are the malignant tumours of the salivary gland?

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Mucoepidermoid
Adenoid cystic
Acinic cell cancer
Cancer ex pleomorphic
Squamous cell carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma
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What is the treatment of a parotid abscess?

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IV antibiotics
Abscess drainage
MRI to ensure that the abscess has fully resolved

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What is the progression of investigations used in salivary gland problems?

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USS: type, lobulation, guide FNA
FNA
CT: Chest, adenoid cystic cystic carcinoma
MRI: deep lobe
PET: mets
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What is the history of a parotid tumour?

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Facial weakness
Previous skin cancer in H+N
Dry mouth 
Rheumatoid arthritis 
O/E lump, nodes, skin involvement, oral cavity, oropharynx. facial nerve, skin or scalp and other salivary glands
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