CLINICO–PATHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF SALIVARY GLAND TUMORS: INITIAL EXPERIENCE AT A CANCER CENTRE IN SOUTH INDIA

Dr Sithara Aravind; Dr Sangeetha K Nayanar; Dr Bithun Balan.K; Dr Sujith Kumar M; Dr Surij Salih

Volume : VII, Issue : VII, July - 2017

CLINICO–PATHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF SALIVARY GLAND TUMORS: INITIAL EXPERIENCE AT A CANCER CENTRE IN SOUTH INDIA

Dr Sithara Aravind, Dr Sangeetha K Nayanar, Dr Bithun Balan. K, Dr Sujith Kumar M, Dr Surij Salih

Abstract :

Aim: To analyse the clinico–pathological features of Salivary Gland Tumours (SGT) treated at our centre.

Material and Methods: A retrospective single centre study of 18 months (Jan 2012– June 2013) duration. Data of patients with final diagnosis of SGT were retrieved from Institutional Cancer Registry. The demographic, clinicopathologic, treatment and survival characteristics of this entity is evaluated.

Results: 18 cases of SGT was studied. Median age was 59yrs with female predominance. Parotid gland was the most predominant site (55%)). Majority of tumours originated in major salivary glands (61%). 78% were malignant. Acininc cell carcinoma predominated in major and adenoid cystic carcinoma in minor salivary gland. Radical surgery done in 60% of patients. In a short follow up period, (median: 3 months ) all patients are alive.

Conclusion: SGT constituted 4% of all Head and Neck tumours, most common site being parotid gland. Acinic cell carcinoma predominates in major and adenoid cystic carcinoma in minor salivary gland.