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Prognostic factors in malignant tumours of the salivary glands |
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| Authors: | Paul M. Speight A. William Barrett |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, United Kingdom;2. Department of Histopathology, Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3DZ, United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | Salivary gland tumours are a relatively rare group of lesions best managed in specialist centres. We review some of the factors that influence their prognosis. Clinical stage is the most important, with large malignancies having a poor prognosis regardless of histological grade and other features such as perineural invasion. Even high grade neoplasms may do well when they are small. A helpful guide to the management of salivary cancers is the “4 cm” rule. |
| Keywords: | Head and neck Salivary gland diseases Mouth neoplasms Prognostic factors |
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