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Warthin's tumor and cigarette smoking
1Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Service, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Tex 78234-6200, USA.
Southern Medical Journal
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Warthin's tumor, a salivary gland neoplasm, affects women more than previously thought. A strong link exists between tobacco use and developing this tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
Background:
- Warthin's tumor is a rare salivary gland neoplasm.
- Traditionally considered a male-predominant condition, recent findings suggest a higher prevalence in women.
- The association between cigarette smoking and Warthin's tumor development requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the demographic characteristics of Warthin's tumor patients.
- To investigate the correlation between tobacco use and Warthin's tumor incidence.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of parotid tumor cases from the Brooke Army Medical Center Tumor Registry (1973-1993).
- Data collection included tumor type, patient demographics, and smoking history.
Main Results:
- Warthin's tumor constituted 23% of all parotid tumors studied.
- Over one-third of Warthin's tumor patients were women, challenging traditional views.
- A significant 94% of Warthin's tumor patients reported a history of tobacco use, compared to 60% for other tumor types.
Conclusions:
- Warthin's tumor is not exclusively a disease of men.
- The high prevalence of tobacco use among patients strongly supports its correlation with Warthin's tumor development.