A 5 years study of parotid gland tumors in a tertiary hospital

Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 11

Abstract

Background: The salivary glands, mainly parotids are the site of origin of a wide variety of neoplasms. At the same time, they are relatively uncommon and show racial and geographical variations. Majority (80%) are benign tumors, only about 20% are malignant. Histopathology of parotid neoplasms is most complex and diverse of any organ in the body. Also histopathology plays a major role in the diagnosis of these neoplasms with very few contribution using special stains, immunohistochemistry and cytogenetic studies. Aim: The aim of the present study was to analyze the relative incidence, clinical presentation and spectrum of neoplasms in the parotid glands with their micromorphology at Gandhi hospital, Secunderabad, which is a tertiary referral hospital in Telangana state. Material and methods: A retrospective and prospective study of all parotid gland tumors received in the department of pathology for histopathological examination at Gandhi hospital, Secunderabad during a period of 5 years, from January 2013 to January 2018 was done. The clinical data like age, sex, duration were recorded. Grossly representative bits from the tumors were processed, sections made, stained with routine Hematoxylin and Eosin and examined under microscope. Data of 48 cases recorded during the 5 years period was analyzed. Results: 48 cases were studied during the 5-year period. Of them 39 cases were benign neoplasms and 8 cases were malignant. Benign tumors were more common in the parotid gland compared to malignant tumors, the most common benign tumor being Pleomorphic adenoma. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma was the most common malignant tumor. Most of the benign tumors occurred in the 3rd and 4th decade while the malignant tumors were more common in the 6th decade. Conclusion: Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor and Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor.

Authors and Affiliations

B Vijayanirmala, T Sundari Devi, Dr. Shahistha, PV Ramana

Keywords

Related Articles

Evaluation of diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in head and neck neoplasms with application of immunological markers in selected cases – A hospital based study to enhance early detection, diagnosis and management

Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology is a simple, quick, inexpensive and minimally invasive technique used to diagnosed head and neck neoplasms commonly originated from cervical lymph node, thyroid, parotid and ot...

Detection of high molecular weight IgG fibronectin complexes in various types of Acute Myeloid Leukemia - A study in third world country

To detect presence of high molecular weight com¬plexes of IgG and fibronectin, plasma of patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia was examined by polyethylene glycol (PEG) precipitation, analytical ultracentrifugation, and i...

Evaluation of pKa as a cause of discordance between calculated and measured bicarbonate in arterial and venous blood

Background: The measurement of bicarbonate level in blood is extremely common and often provides vitally important data used in the care of critically ill patients. The bicarbonate level in blood can be directly measured...

A cross-sectional analytical study on the association of body mass index to dynamic lung volumes – assessed by digital spirometer in a tertiary care hospital in Chennai

Introduction: Obesity causes reduction of Lung compliance leading to decrease in lung volumes producing mostly a restrictive type of ventilatory defect. Compression of the thoracic cage by excessive fat and increased poo...

A retrospective study of acute intestinal obstruction and its management in our institution

Background: Intestinal obstruction is one of the most frequently encountered problems in surgical emergency. Intestinal obstruction is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality Aim: Acute intestinal obstruction...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP416228
  • DOI -
  • Views 96
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

B Vijayanirmala, T Sundari Devi, Dr. Shahistha, PV Ramana (2018). A 5 years study of parotid gland tumors in a tertiary hospital. International Archives of Integrated Medicine, 5(11), 8-13. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-416228