Tumours of Salivary Glands in Sudan
Journal Title: International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract: Benign and malignant tumors are rare conditions; it wasnot uncommonly occurs in salivary glands and usually presented asa painless mass. The presence of pain and facial nerve palsy mayindicate malignant transformation. Diagnosis is made by imaging andbiopsies. Objectives: This study aims to know the pattern of Benign andmalignant tumors in salivary glands among Sudanese patients inKhartoum state according to many categories age, gender, clinicalpresentation and diagnosis. Methods: This is retrospective, cross- sectional, analytic andhospital based study from January 2014 to May 2016. Conductedin Otorhinolaryngological, Head and neck and Oral Maxillofacialhospitals in Khartoum state in Sudan. Results: The highest percentage of neoplasm is benign morecommonly as pleomorphic adenoma in minor glands. Malignanttumor is commonly affected the parotid glands of predominance inadenoid cystic carcinoma followed by mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Conclusion: Benign and malignant tumors which occur in salivaryglands were commonly pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cysticcarcinoma respectively.
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Sharfi Ahmed
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