Histopathological spectrum of salivary gland neoplasms

Introduction: Salivary gland neoplasms are known for their varied histopathological findings among individual neoplasm and difficulty in predicting the prognosis. Since benign tumors are more common in major salivary gland in particular the parotid, proper diagnosis of malignant tumors with accurate staging is essential in proper treatment and clinical management of the patient. Aims and Objectives: The present study was carried out emphasizing on diverse histopathological findings observed in salivary gland neoplasms and giving proper diagnosis for the neoplasm. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in Sri Siddhartha Medical College for duration of 2 years from May 2016 to May 2018. A total of 63 cases of salivary gland neoplasms were subjected for the present study after obtaining proper consent Results: The cases were categorized as benign and malignant. Out of total 63 cases, 41 were benign and the remaining 22 were malignant. Most commonly involved salivary gland was parotid. Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common neoplasm among benign category and Mucoepidermoid carcinoma among malignant category. Conclusion: Salivary gland neoplasms exhibits diverse histopathological findings. A detailed histopathological examination is necessary for the proper diagnosis and henceforth clinical management. Benign tumors are more common in major salivary glands and malignant tumors are more common in minor salivary glands. In general Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common neoplasm of salivary glands.