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Tumors of minor salivary glands. A report of 73 cases
Author(s) -
Frable William J.,
Elzay Richard P.
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197004)25:4<932::aid-cncr2820250429>3.0.co;2-k
Subject(s) - salivary gland , medicine , mucoepidermoid carcinoma , minor salivary glands , adenoid cystic carcinoma , adenoid , pathology , lesion , mixed tumor , minor (academic) , carcinoma , political science , law
Seventy‐three cases of minor salivary gland tumors are presented and discussed. Benign mixed tumor is the most common lesion. This tumor can be treated conservatively. The many histologic variations in benign mixed tumor must be kept in mind for the correct pathologic diagnosis. About 50 percent of all of the minor salivary gland tumors are malignant. The most common of the malignant tumors is adenoid cystic carcinoma. This is also the most lethal of the cancers of minor salivary glands and the most difficult to treat. About 10 percent of the minor salivary gland tumors are low‐grade mucoepidermoid carcinomas. These lesions have a good prognosis and can be treated safely by conservative local excision. The literature on minor salivary gland tumors is reviewed, particularly with regard to treatment and follow‐up. The review substantiates conservative treatment for benign mixed tumor and low‐grade mucoepidermoid carcinomas.