Clinicopathologic Audit of Salivary Gland Lesions.
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2017-07-01
Authors
Ajayi, O.F.
Olawuyi, A.
Anunobi, C.C.
Bamgbose, B.O.
Adeyemo, W.L.
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Wolters Kluwer
Abstract
Introduction: Salivary gland lesions present with varied clinical features because of the complex architecture of the glands. A good understanding of the
distribution, natural history, epidemiology, and etiopathogenesis is essential for diagnosis and management. Materials and Methods: A retrospective
cross‑sectional study of all salivary gland lesions seen between January 2007 and December 2016 at the Biopsy Service of Lagos University
Teaching Hospital was conducted. Results: There were 224 salivary gland lesions over the 10‑year study period; 115 (51.3%) females and
109 (48.7%) males (M/F 1:1.05). The age range was 2 months to 86 years with a mean age of 37.07 years. Salivary gland lesions were more
common in the third and fourth decades (18.8% and 18.3%, respectively). There were 55 (24.6%) cystic lesions, 55 (24.6%) benign neoplasms,
84 (37.5%), malignant neoplasms, and 29 (12.9%) inflammatory salivary gland lesions. The ratio of malignant tumors to benign tumors was 1.5:1.
Conclusion: Salivary gland lesions are more prevalent in the third and fourth decades of life; malignant tumors were more prevalent than benign
tumors. Malignant tumors and inflammatory lesions were more common in males whereas benign and cystic lesions were more common in females.
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Keywords
Mucocele , Sialadenitis , Salivary gland , Research Subject Categories::ODONTOLOGY
Citation
Ajayi OF, Olawuyi A, Anunobi CC, Bamgbose BO, Adeyemo WL. Clinicopathologic Audit of Salivary Gland Lesions. Niger J Basic Clin Sci 2017;14:101-104.