Salivary gland tumours are rare types of tumours which begin in the salivary glands. They can begin in any of the salivary glands in your mouth, throat or neck.<\/p>\n
Salivary glands make saliva, which is responsible for keeping the mouth moist and supporting healthy teeth. There are three pairs of major salivary glands under and behind the jaw \u2013 parotid, submandibular and sublingual. There are also many other tiny salivary glands in the lips, inside the cheeks and throughout the mouth and throat.<\/p>\n
Salivary gland tumours mostly occur in the parotid gland, accounting for nearly 85% of all salivary gland tumours.<\/p>\n
There are many types of salivary gland tumours and they are normally classified based on the type of cells involved in the tumours.<\/p>\n
The most common benign salivary gland tumour is the pleomorphic adenoma which is a slow-growing tumour that occurs mostly in the parotid gland. Other types of benign salivary gland tumours include:<\/p>\n
Types of malignant salivary gland tumours include:<\/strong><\/p>\n It is not clear what causes salivary gland tumours, but they are rare, accounting for less than 10% of all head and neck tumours.<\/p>\n What is known is that salivary gland cancer occurs when some cells in a certain salivary gland develop mutations in their DNA. The mutations allow the cells to grow and divide at a fast rate. The mutated cells continue to live when the other cells die. The accumulating cells then form a tumour that can invade nearby tissue. Cancerous cells can break off and spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body.<\/p>\n Symptoms of a salivary gland tumour may include:<\/p>\n Procedures and tests used to diagnose salivary gland tumours include:<\/p>\n Treatment for salivary gland tumours depends on the type, size and stage of the tumour as well as the overall health of the patient and preferences. The treatment usually involves surgery with or sometimes without radiation.<\/p>\n At King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai, we focus on offering an exemplary service from initial consultation through to the final diagnosis and treatment and beyond. Our team of expert doctors and nurses are here to offer tailored management and treatment of your condition, and to answer any questions that you might have throughout your time with us. Whatever you need us for, we\u2019re only a phone-call away.<\/p>\n\n
Causes of Salivary Gland Tumours<\/h3>\n
Symptoms of Salivary Gland Tumours<\/h3>\n
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Diagnosis of Salivary Gland Tumours<\/h3>\n
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Treatment of Salivary Gland Tumours<\/h3>\n
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