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Alternate Name(s): Tumor - salivary duct ...... Salivary gland tumors are abnormal cells growing in the ducts that drain the salivary glands.
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Causes of salivary gland problems include infections, obstruction or cancer. Problems can also be due to other disorders, such as mumps or Sjogren's syndrome. ... Article: Surgery and radiotherapy in the treatment of malignant parotid tumors:...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/salivaryglanddisorders.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/salivaryglanddisorders.html
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Salivary gland tumors - Overview, Salivary gland tumors are abnormal cells growing in the ducts that drain the salivary glands. ... Definition of Salivary gland tumors:
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www.umm.edu/ency/article/001040.htm
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The parotid glands, the largest salivary glands, are found on each side of the face, just in front of the ears. About 7 out of 10 salivary gland tumors start here. Most of these tumors are benign (non-cancerous), but the parotid gland is still where most malignant (cancerous) salivary gland tumors start.
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www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_is_salivary_gland_cancer_54.asp
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SALIVARY GLAND TUMORS; CLINICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL FEATURES ... In this presentation, the clinical and pathologic features of most common salivary gland tumors are reviewed. ... Classification of salivary gland tumors (foote and frazell)
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www.bioscience.org/lecture/tabibza/list.htm
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Occurs only in the parotid gland ... The second most common benign tumor of parotid gland ... May be unilateral or bilateral...
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www.bioscience.org/lecture/tabibza/36.htm
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Most salivary gland tumors are benign and occur in the parotid glands. A painless salivary mass is the most common sign and is evaluated by fine-needle aspiration biopsy. Imaging with CT and MRI can be helpful. For malignant tumors, treatment is with excision and radiation.
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www.merck.com/mmpe/sec08/ch093/ch093g.html
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At Mayo Clinic patients have access to the full range of specialists needed to treat benign and cancerous salivary gland tumors. The team may include head and neck surgeons, oral surgeons, pathologists, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists as well as pediatric specialists in these fields.
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www.mayoclinic.org/salivary-gland-cancer/
www.mayoclinic.org/salivary-gland-cancer/
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Overview: Tumors of the salivary glands are uncommon and represent 2-4% of head and neck neoplasms. They may be broadly categorized into benign neoplasms, tumorlike conditions, and malignant neoplasms. The glands are divided into major and minor salivary ... ... More on Salivary Gland Tumors, Major, Benign...
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/194357-overview
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