Fine needle aspiration cytology of salivary gland lesions

247 salivary gland lesions were subjected to fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology; 179 were designated as neoplastic lesions and 68 as non-neoplastic. Based on cytomorphologic features, the neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions were subcategorised. All but 36 of the neoplastic lesions were subjected to histopathologic study. The overall diagnostic accuracy of FNA cytology for neoplastic lesions was 91%. The sensitivity rate for detecting malignant tumours was 87.8% and the specificity 98.0%. There was 100% sensitivity for cytodiagnosis of benign tumours. The high sensitivity and specificity of cytodiagnosis makes FNA cytology a valuable diagnostic modality in the evaluation of salivary gland lesions.     

The accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology in the clinical diagnosis of minor salivary gland tumours

The objective of this study was to investigate the accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and biopsy for the clinical diagnosis of minor salivary gland tumours (MSGTs). This retrospective study of 32 MSGT cases was conducted over a 5-year period. Clinical features including age, sex, and location of the tumour were obtained from the patient clinical records. All cases were also assessed histologically according to the 2017 World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumours. The results of FNAC and biopsy were correlated with those of histopathology, and their sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic efficacy were calculated using histopathology as the gold standard. Eighteen malignant MSGTs (56.3%) and 14 benign MSGTs (43.8%) were diagnosed by pathological diagnosis. The most common malignant tumour was mucoepidermoid carcinoma (seven cases, 38.9%). Most benign cases were pleomorphic adenomas (13 cases, 92.9%). FNAC was performed for 23 cases and biopsy for 13 cases. The sensitivity and specificity of FNAC were 66.7% and 91.0%, respectively, while those of biopsy were 90.0% and 100.0%, respectively. Although FNAC is a minimally invasive and cost-effective procedure, it is less accurate than biopsy in the assessment of MSGTs. Repeated FNAC or biopsy should be considered in negative and unsatisfactory FNAC cases.     

涎腺肿块的细针吸取细胞学诊断研究

目的 通过对细针吸取细胞学(fine needle aspiration cytology,FNAC)与病理诊断的比较,评价本组细针吸取细胞学在涎腺肿块术前诊断的价值.方法 采用"友谊式"细针穿刺器,对81例涎腺肿块进行FNAC检查,将其结果与术后组织病理结果对照,得出FNAC诊断准确率,同时计算微小组织病理学诊断的准确率.结果 本组FNAC定性诊断准确率达92.59%,误诊率7.41%;组织学分类完全符合率达67.90%,基本符合率24.69%,不符合率7.41%;微小组织病理学诊断准确率达85.71%,误诊率14.29%.结论 FNAC对涎腺肿块的定性诊断的准确性较高,对术前诊断有重要的参考意义.由于FNAC诊断不同类型涎腺肿块的完全符合率不同,其临床可参考性也不同.     

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of salivary gland tumours: Repeat aspiration provides further information in cases with an unclear initial cytological diagnosis

Introduction

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for salivary gland tumours requires expertise in interpretation. When a diagnosis is not clear (despite a cellular aspirate), published work is lacking on the value of repeating the test.

Methods

A retrospective study of 135 patients who had FNAC followed by definitive excision for a suspected salivary gland tumour. Accuracy was compared among those requiring repeat FNAC on one more occasion because of a non-diagnostic initial cytology report.

Results

33 patients (24% of study group) had repeat FNAC. A definite cytological diagnosis was subsequently made in 27/33 patients (82%). The sensitivity (84%) and specificity (93%) of repeat FNAC in distinguishing benign from malignant tumours was similar to initial FNAC (70% and 95%, respectively).

Conclusions

Repeat FNAC may provide a cytological diagnosis in cases where the initial diagnosis is not clear, although cytology should be used in conjunction with other investigations of salivary tumours, including image-guided biopsy examination where appropriate. Ideally salivary gland FNAC should be interpreted by a specialist pathologist.     

Diagnostic value of ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy in patients with salivary gland masses

The salivary glands are unique in the diversity and complexity of their pathologies. Because fine needle aspiration cytology and frozen section are associated with major diagnostic difficulties, the authors analyzed the use of core needle biopsy (CNB) for the histologic assessment of salivary gland lesions. A systematic observational clinicopathologic quality assessment study was performed over 81 months including 161 CNB procedures in 76 patients with salivary gland pathologies. Adequate samples containing the target tissue were obtained in 73 patients. These samples revealed malignant disease in 45 (62%) patients, benign disease in 26 (36%) patients, and were inconclusive in 2 (3%) patients. Follow-up uncovered no false-positive or false-negative results. On the basis of secondary histologic and clinical follow-up, the statistical parameters were calculated as follows: sensitivity 94%; specificity 100%; accuracy 96%; positive predictive value 100%; negative predictive value 90%. The advantages and potential limitations of CNB in patients with salivary gland masses are discussed. CNB is a reliable biopsy technique for the assessment of salivary gland pathologies, although limitations remain for the subclassification of some neoplastic lesions. The authors recommend CNB as the biopsy technique of choice for a selection of indications.     

The role of operator experience in fine needle aspiration cytology of head and neck masses

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was performed on 95 patients presenting with a mass in the head and neck region, where a subsequent surgical pathological diagnosis and adequate documentation were available. In this group, 70% of the samples were found to be of diagnostic yield. Of these, the number of true-positives was 27, and true-negatives 35. This gives a sensitivity and specificity of 90% and 97%, respectively. The accuracy was 100% when performed by a consultant and 91% when performed by junior staff. These sensitivity and specificity levels compare favourably with those reported in other studies using FNAC in head and neck lesions. Greater experience of the operator appears to improve the accuracy rate. FNAC is a useful diagnostic tool for head and neck tumours, as shown by the high specificity and sensitivity rates in this study.     

细针穿吸细胞学检查在腮腺区肿块诊断中的价值

目的评价细针穿吸细胞学检查(FNAC)在腮腺区肿块诊断中的应用价值。方法应用细针穿吸方法,对121例腮腺区肿块患者进行细胞学检查,其中男性62例,女性59例;年龄5～95岁,平均年龄57.88岁。将细胞学检查结果与术后组织病理和随访资料进行比较研究。结果FNAC的定性诊断准确率为92.56%(112/121),诊断准确率为89.26%。肿瘤的敏感性为91.25%,特异性为100%;7例患者为假阴性,假阴性率为8.75%;良、恶性病变的敏感性为70.97%,特异性为100%;9例患者为假阴性,假阴性率为29.03%,无假阳性患者。无临床并发症。结论FNAC在腮腺区肿块的诊断中有重要作用,是一种经济、快速、安全、并发症少见和诊断准确率高的细胞学诊断手段。     

Multiple parotid lymphoepithelial cysts in patients with HIV-infection: report of two cases

OBJECTIVE: Bilateral and multiple lymphoepithelial cysts (LECs) of major salivary glands, in particular of parotid glands, are quite rare and have been reported in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients with an incidence of about 3-6%. These lesions represent an early manifestation of HIV infection and are rarely found in patients with advanced acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. MATERIALS: Two cases of parotid LECs, the first occurring in a middle-age white woman and the second in a young white boy, both in advanced phases of HIV infection, are reported. RESULTS: Clinical, cytological, histological and immunohistochemical (cytokeratin AE1/AE3, CD20, CD45RA, CD8, kappa and lambda immunoglobulin light chains, S-100, MLA and Ki67) features are described. CONCLUSIONS: Fine needle aspiration (FNA), a relatively non-traumatic procedure, could represent both a diagnostic and a therapeutic tool in parotid LECs. No surgical therapy is usually required for these lesions and aspiration of cystic fluid with FNA is quite resolutive, although evidence of further relapses does exist. Surgical excision may become necessary when pain, because of persistent and progressive swelling of the parotid gland, occurs.     

Atypical features in pleomorphic adenoma--a clinicopathologic study and implications for management

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland neoplasm and infrequently undergoes malignant transformation. Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma is typically an infiltrative neoplasm with features of cellular pleomorphism, high mitotic activity, peri-neural and vascular invasion. More recently, sub-groups of pleomorphic adenoma have been described exhibiting vascular invasion and features of malignancy without evidence of extra-capsular extension. There is little information in the literature regarding how these different histological variants influence clinical presentation and outcome following primary treatment. Following a review of 100 consecutive pleomorphic adenomas removed from the major salivary glands, 4 cases with atypical histological features were found. Three tumours exhibited features of dysplasia/carcinoma without evidence of extra-capsular invasion and a further case demonstrated benign vascular invasion. There were no clinical features suggestive of the atypical nature of these neoplasms, though fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was suspicious of a malignancy in 2 cases and CT scan in 1 case. Patients underwent a superficial parotidectomy or submandibular gland excision based on the location of the lesion. All lesions were completely excised and there were no recurrences in this series.     

Giant Parapharyngeal Space Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Deep Lobe of Parotid Presenting as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Case Report & Review of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches

Introduction

Salivary gland tumours constitute about less than 4 % of all head and neck tumours. Pleomorphic adenoma, also called benign mixed tumour, is the most common tumour of the salivary glands. About 80–90 % of these tumours occur in the major salivary gland mainly parotid gland and 10 % of them occur in the minor salivary glands.

Aims and Methods

Aim of this case report is to discuss the unique case of giant parotid pleomorphic adenomas arising in the deep lobe involving the parapharyngeal space and difficulty in respiration at sleep during nights repoted at this institute. The patient was undergoing treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome when she reported at this institute for disturbed sleep. Diagnosis was based on computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging and cytology by means of fine needle aspiration biopsy.

Conclusion

An exhaustive pre-operative diagnostic algorithm is mandatory before approaching such lesions involving parapharyngeal space. Fine needle aspiration biopsy is, in our opinion, mandatory to avoid histological surprises. The surgical approach varies according to the location of the tumour and should provide excellent visibility with wide surgical exposure to secure local neurovascular structures.     

Fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of amyloid in the submandibular gland

This paper describes how fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was used to diagnose amyloid in a patient who had multiple myeloma and had developed xerostomia and submandibular salivary gland enlargement.     

Salivary gland tumours: immunoexpression of integrins β1, β3 and β4

BACKGROUND: Integrins, heterodimeric transmembranic adhesion molecules composed of alpha and beta subunits, have been implicated in normal and neoplastic biological processes. We investigated the patterns of expression of integrins subunits beta 1, beta 3 and beta 4 in neoplasms derived from the terminal segment of salivary glands in order to understand their expression patterns in the different structures of these tumours. METHODS: Immunohistochemistry using 'catalized signal amplification' (CSA) detection system was applied to paraffin-embedded specimens of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma and acinic cell carcinoma. Normal salivary glands were used as controls. RESULTS: Immunoexpression of integrins showed that neoplastic structures of the tumours studied tend to mimic the patterns seen in the normal structures of salivary glands from which they are derived. Anaplastic cells were negative for all integrins. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed detailed topography of integrins in malignant tumours derived from intercalated acinar segment of salivary gland and this might be useful in the diagnosis of these lesions, especially of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) products or small specimens derived form incisional biopsies.     

CT灌注成像与细针穿刺细胞学检查在涎腺肿瘤诊断中的应用

目的:探讨CT灌注成像与细针穿刺细胞学检查对涎腺肿瘤良恶性的鉴别诊断价值.方法:36 例涎腺肿瘤(腮腺26 例,下颌下腺8 例,舌下腺1 例,腭部1 例)患者,术前均行细针穿刺细胞学检查和CT灌注扫描,并取得相应的灌注参数:血流量(blood flow,BF),血容量(blood volume,BV),平均通过时间(mean transit time,MTT)和表面渗透性(permeability surface,PS),所有涎腺肿瘤术后均行病理检查.结果: 36 例患者中,最终病理确诊为涎腺恶性肿瘤者13 例,细针穿刺细胞学检查对恶性肿瘤检测的敏感性为84.6 %(11/13),特异性为95.7% (22/23),符合率为91.7%(33/36).CT灌注成像恶性肿瘤组BF、BV、PS值均高于良性肿瘤组(P<0.05),而2 组之间的MTT参数则无统计学差异(P>0.05).其诊断恶性肿瘤的敏感性为92.3%(12/13),特异性为86.9%(20/23),符合率为88.9%(32/36).细针穿刺细胞学检查假阴性的涎腺恶性肿瘤可通过CT灌注成像检查得到正确诊断.结论:CT灌注成像能提供涎腺肿瘤微循环灌注方面的信息,有利于肿瘤良恶性的鉴别,与细针穿刺细胞学检查并联应用,能够明显提高涎腺肿瘤诊断的准确性.     

Primary malignant lymphoma of the salivary gland: a tumor of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue

The clinical, morphologic and immunohistochemical features of 10 cases of the low-grade mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of salivary glands are described. Although the initial histologic diagnosis in nine of these cases was myoepithelial sialadenitis, the diagnosis of primary salivary gland MALT lymphoma was based on the demonstration of light chain restriction and on morphologic characteristics. Histologic study showed a characteristic cytology, which included centrocytoid cells (composed of small centrocytes and monocytoid B cells) and a varying degree of plasma cell differentiation; the occurrence of epithelial or acinar invasion by neoplastic centrocytoid cells; and the presence of reactive lymph follicles among the neoplastic cells. Furthermore, multinucleate giant cells resembling Warthin-Finkeldey cells were detected in seven cases. In the light of these findings, cases previously diagnosed as myoepithelial sialadenitis require careful assessment and nine out of 32 cases are, in reality, examples of primary salivary gland MALT lymphomas. Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin sections revealed the following characteristic immunophenotype of MALT lymphoma: L26, KiB3 and LN2 positive, and a monotypic immunoglobulin pattern (predominantly IgM/kappa). It was of interest that salivary gland parenchyma, infiltrated by neoplastic centrocytoid cells, reacted with LN3 for cells expressing human leukocyte antigen-DR (HLA-DR) antigens. Whereas salivary gland epithelia devoid of a neoplastic invasion were invariably negative for LN3. This suggests a lymphocyte-mediated role in salivary epithelial HLA-DR expression. It appears that HLA-DR expression is an inducible phenomenon in MALT lymphomas of salivary gland.     

Analysis of efficacy and safety of core-needle biopsy versus fine-needle aspiration cytology in patients with cervical lymphadenopathy and salivary gland tumour

In this study, we compared the diagnostic accuracy and safety of fine-needle aspiration cytology and core-needle biopsy in patients with cervical lymphadenopathy or salivary gland tumour, and provided a basis for selecting the appropriate diagnostic method in clinical situations. A total of 278 patients were included in this study. The sensitivities of fine-needle aspiration cytology and core-needle biopsy were 66.7% and 100%, respectively, and negative predictive values were 92.6% and 100%, respectively, for diagnosing malignancy. In diagnosing lymphoma, fine-needle aspiration cytology gave false-negative results in all patients. In diagnosing tuberculous lymphadenopathy, the sensitivities of fine-needle aspiration cytology and core-needle biopsy were 33.3% and 91.15%, respectively, and the negative predictive values were 90.0% and 95.1%, respectively. The sensitivities of fine-needle aspiration cytology and core-needle biopsy were 42.9% and 100% in diagnosing malignant salivary gland tumours, and the negative predictive values were 91% and 100%, respectively. The results of this study showed that core-needle biopsy was superior in diagnosing and distinguishing critical diseases such as malignant lymphadenopathy and tuberculosis in patients with cervical lymphadenopathy and salivary gland tumour.     

磁共振导航下细针穿吸诊断头颈深部肿块的应用价值

目的:评价磁共振导航下细针穿吸诊断头颈深部肿块的应用价值。方法:对12例头颈深部肿块患者行磁共振导航定位引导下细针穿吸细胞学检查,男9例,女3例,年龄15-63岁。肿块位于颞下窝6例,腮腺深叶3例,翼下颌间隙2例,咽旁间隙1例。结果:所有12例肿块经磁共振导航下穿吸针均显示达到肿块中心;穿吸细胞学检查6例与术后病理符合,1例不符:另5例穿吸细胞学为炎症,未进行手术探查,现随访正常。穿吸诊断准确率为91.67％,敏感度为80％,特异度为100％;穿吸过程中无明显并发症。结论:磁共振导航下细针穿吸细胞学检查是一种定位准确、诊断准确率高且安全的检查方法,尤其适应于头颈部深部肿块的诊断。     

Murine autoimmune exocrinopathy: the minor salivary gland network shows a dichotomous pattern of histopathologic involvement

The minor salivary gland network of the MRL/1 mouse was investigated in a kinetic study and compared with the major submandibular gland. We report that minor salivary glands adopt two mutually exclusive patterns of inflammatory lesions depending on the gland. The first pattern is characteristic of human Sjogren's syndrome. It developed during the second month, affected 89% of the animals over 20 weeks old, and consisted of an accumulation of mononuclear cells around the duct system. Only the anterior buccal gland (ABG) showed this pattern, which is shared by the major salivary glands. The ratio of CD44+ to CD8+ cells was the same in lesions and in healthy tissue. No neutrophils were found in these lesions. The second pattern affected all the minor salivary glands except the ABG. These lesions were never observed before the age of 20 weeks and affected 38% of MRL/1 mice between the ages of 10–32 weeks. In this pattern, neutrophils were frequently found, but mainly gathered at the periphery of the gland lobules. That a systemic immunoregulatory defect may be expressed as two different patterns of histopathology in the minor salivary glands suggest that the network behaves as a dichotomous entity depending on particular microenvironmental influences.     

小涎腺局灶性增生的临床病理观察

目的：涎腺局灶性增生为发生于口腔小涎腺的少见病，临床常误诊为良性肿瘤或其他病变，为提高临床病理诊断水平，本文进行了总结。方法：复习628例小涎 肿瘤及瘤样病变的病理切片中，有9例属于本病。结果：9例的发生部位以腭部最多见（4／9），其次为上唇（2／9）、颊、磨牙后垫及舌各1例，临床表现增生物较小，为柔软的实性团块，与周围组织之间无明显界限。病理表现为大量粘液腺泡的聚集，腺导管基本正常，无炎症或散在少量慢性炎症细胞，偶见少量腺泡的细胞膜消失，腺泡融合，增生物与周围腺体之间无明显界限。结论：本病临床表现为缓慢增生的肿块，作为准确诊较困难，只有手术后病理检查才能确诊。     

Differential diagnosis between adenoid cystic carcinoma and pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands of palate

Tumors arising from minor salivary glands of the palate may exhibit an overlap of clinical and biologic features that may produce diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. Surgical treatment can be very different, depending on the dimensions and malignant or benign nature of the tumors, and therefore should be planned on the basis of an accurate differential diagnosis. A retrospective analysis in 24 patients with pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma of minor salivary glands of the palate was performed to investigate the accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and biopsy with histology in the preoperative diagnosis. Preoperative diagnoses obtained with FNAC and biopsy were compared with findings of the definitive histopathologic examination performed on the resected mass. Correspondence between the preoperative diagnoses determined by FNACs and the definitive histopathologic results was observed in 22 of 24 cases, whereas a complete equivalence was found with regards to histology. In the analysis, FNAC was associated with 91.6% accuracy and an error rate of 8.4% in the diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma of the palate. From the results of the analysis, histologic examination is still the most accurate diagnostic tool in such tumors. FNAC can be considered in tumors of the head and neck regions that are difficult to reach by means of a common biopsy.     

The diagnosis and surgical management of major salivary gland pathology

BACKGROUND: Major salivary gland pathology is an uncommon but important finding which may initially present to general dental and medical practitioners. The consequences of misdiagnosis are important, as acute obstruction and neoplasia are the main pathological lesions diagnosed. The purpose of this study was to analyze a consecutive series of major gland pathologies treated surgically to determine diagnostic and treatment problems. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of all cases of the major salivary glands treated on an inpatient surgical basis over a five-year period by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit of the Royal Adelaide Hospital was performed. Particular emphasis was placed on the referring diagnosis as compared to the final diagnosis. RESULTS: Fifty-four patients had surgical management of 62 major salivary glands over the five-year period. By gland, 18 (33.3 per cent) were parotid, 35 (51.1 per cent) submandibular and nine (16.6 per cent) were sublingual. Fifty-one (82 per cent) of all lesions were inflammatory and 11 (18 per cent) neoplastic. The most common presentations were swelling (72 per cent) and pain (33 per cent). Most patients were referred by general dentists (37 per cent), followed by general medical practitioners (32 per cent) and specialists (28 per cent). The referring diagnosis was correct for only 45 per cent of the dentists but 76 per cent for the general medical practitioners and 87 per cent for the specialists. Only two of the 11 gland neoplasms were correctly identified as neoplasms, both by specialists. The morbidity of the surgical treatment was low. CONCLUSION: The general dental practitioner is often the first health professional with the opportunity to assess salivary gland pathology, and therefore needs to be aware of the presenting signs and symptoms of major salivary gland lesions.