Recent trends in the management of minor salivary gland carcinoma
Year: 2013
Type: review
Abstract: The current management of minor salivary gland cancer is reviewed. These malignancies often present as a submucosal swelling and have been reported at all anatomic subsites of the head and neck. Modern imaging is essential in evaluating the location and the anatomic extent of disease. An incisional or punch biopsy determines the histologic type and grade. Recent advances in molecular biology have yielded diagnostic and potential therapeutic targets that may change our treatment in the future. Complete resection is the treatment of choice. Unfortunately, given the proximity of essential structures, the need to balance functional and cosmetic with oncologic consequences can interfere with an adequate "clear margin." The neck should be treated when there is evidence of regional metastasis or when subclinical metastatic risk exceeds 15%. Surgery alone cures most low-stage, low-grade tumors, all other stages and grades require postoperative radiotherapy. Systemic treatment for locoregional and distant failure remains disappointing.
Source: Head & Neck
DOI: 10.1002/hed.23249
Institutions: KU Leuven, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Queen's Medical Centre, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, University of Udine, University of Florida Health, University of Florida, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Radboud University Nijmegen, Radboud University Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2121138368