2000•Chinese Journal of Clinkal Oncology and RehabilitationRequires access
Analysis on 108 cases of large salivary gland tumor
Cong Zhou
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Abstract
? Objective To analyse the clinical and pathological characteristics of large salivary gland tumor.Methods A retrospective analysis on 108 cases of large salivary gland tumor from 1990～1998 with a confirmed pathologic diagnosis was carried out.Results In 108 case of large salivary gland tumor,81 cases were benign (75%),27 cases malignant (25%).Among benign cases,most of them were polymorphic and cystic,accounting for 72.84% and 27.16% respectively.Sublingual gland cyst accounted for 75% of sublingual gland tumors,while polymorphic salivary gland tumor accounted for 59.46% of salivary gland tumors.Conclusions There are certain laws concerning the occurrence and development of large salivary gland tumor.Preoperative puncture,histology and salivary gland X-ray contrast examination have great value in diagnosing and treating.Resection of sublingual gland is the most effective method to treat sublingual gland cyst thoroughly.Tumor resection plus partial or extensive operation is the key to prevention of recurrence of polymorphic salivary gland tumor. 〔