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Buccal space tumours
Zubair Hasan1, Darius Tan2, Malcolm Buchanan3
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, Australia.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx
|July 23, 2018
Summary
This review details pathologies of the buccal space, finding vascular and salivary gland issues most common. Understanding these buccal space tumors aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy and Pathology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- The buccal space is a complex anatomical region in the head and neck.
- Pathologies within this space can present with diverse clinical manifestations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review literature on buccal space pathologies.
- To focus on clinical presentation, investigations, and surgical management.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of articles published between 1980 and 2017.
- Data extraction on patient demographics, pathologies, and treatment approaches.
- Analysis of 49 articles encompassing 217 patients.
Main Results:
- A total of 51 pathologies were identified in the buccal space.
- Vascular and salivary gland pathologies were most prevalent.
- Salivary gland neoplasms were predominantly malignant; diverse soft tissue tumors were also noted.
Conclusions:
- The buccal space harbors a variety of pathologies.
- This review provides a differential diagnosis for masses in this region.
- Clarifies common and rare conditions affecting the buccal space.
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