Surgery for Metastasis to the Parotid Gland and Tumor Infiltration of the Parotid Gland
Introduction Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) are the most common forms of nonmelanoma skin cancers. Some 70–90% of cSCCs are located in the head and…
Surgery of the Neck for Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors
Management of the Clinically Negative Neck The current consensus involves treatment of the neck for selected patients with tumors that display poor prognostic features for metastasis, although some do advocate…
Prognostic Scoring for Salivary Gland Malignancy
Overview Prognostic Research for Salivary Gland Cancer Prognostic research for patients with salivary gland carcinoma relates specific prognostic factors to specific oncologic outcomes. Outcomes generally studied are “overall survival” (death…
Parapharyngeal Tumors
42.1 Prestyloid and Poststyloid Tumors The parapharyngeal space is a potential space in the deep neck, shaped like an inverted pyramid. The fascia, running posteriorly from the styloid process to…
Malignant Tumors
Overview Malignant salivary gland tumors are rare, accounting for <1% of all cancers and 3–5% of head and neck cancers. It encompasses a diverse group of disease entities with heterogeneous…
Management of Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma
Introduction Recurrent pleomorphic adenoma (RPA) occurs at a rate generally ranging between 2% and 8%. The vast majority of RPAs are multinodular (33–98%). Causes and Risk Factors for Recurrence Different…
Vascular Lesions of the Salivary Glands
Introduction Vascular lesions may involve both major and minor salivary glands, simultaneously with other neck spaces. Most cases are present in pediatric patients. This chapter reviews the differential diagnosis and…
Buccal Space Tumors
Introduction Buccal space tumors may arise from salivary tissue, facial artery and vein, mandibular and facial nerves, adipose tissue, muscular, and lymphoid tissue. Additionally, the buccal space can be involved…
Parotidectomy: Deformity and Reconstruction
Introduction Parotidectomy is a common treatment for benign or malignant tumors of the parotid gland and for aggressive cutaneous facial tumors. Ablation of the gland with or without adjacent tissues…
