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    • Oncology
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    Background:

    • Salivary gland neoplasms are rare and diverse, presenting complex management challenges, especially for distant metastases (DM).
    • Understanding trends in DM is crucial for improving patient outcomes in salivary gland cancer.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and contextualize the management of distant metastases in salivary gland cancer.
    • To identify predictors and common sites of DM in these rare tumors.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and contextualization of existing data on salivary gland neoplasms with distant metastases.
    • Analysis of primary tumor characteristics associated with DM development.

    Main Results:

    • Primary tumor site, stage, grade, perineural spread, nodal status, and genomic signatures predict DM.
    • The lung is the most frequent site of DM, followed by bone, liver, and brain.
    • Treatment strategies for DM range from watchful waiting to local or systemic therapies.

    Conclusions:

    • Distant metastases in salivary gland cancer generally confer a poor prognosis.
    • Treatment decisions for DM must align with patient goals of care, symptom burden, and individual preferences.