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Accessory parotid gland.
1University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Division of Pathology, Houston 77030.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Accessory parotid glands, found in 20% of patients, can develop neoplasms. Half of these accessory gland tumors are malignant, highlighting their clinical significance.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Accessory parotid glands are anatomical variations present in approximately 20% of individuals.
- These glands share pathologies with the main parotid gland.
- Neoplasms arising from accessory parotid glands represent a subset of parotid gland tumors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and characteristics of neoplasms arising from accessory parotid glands.
- To determine the proportion of malignant tumors within accessory parotid gland neoplasms.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on parotid gland neoplasms.
- Analysis of epidemiological data on accessory parotid gland pathologies.
- Histopathological classification of tumors originating in accessory parotid glands.
Main Results:
- Neoplasms of the accessory parotid glands account for 1% to 7% of all parotid neoplasms.
- A significant proportion, 50%, of these accessory gland neoplasms are histologically malignant.
Conclusions:
- Accessory parotid glands are susceptible to neoplastic development.
- The high rate of malignancy in accessory parotid gland tumors underscores the importance of their recognition and evaluation.