The evolving landscape of salivary gland tumors
Conor Steuer, Glenn J. Hanna, Kartik Viswanathan, James E. Bates, Azeem Kaka, Nicole C. Schmitt, Alan L. Ho, Nabil F. Saba
Abstract
Salivary gland cancers are a rare, histologically diverse group of tumors. They range from indolent to aggressive and can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment, but radiation and systemic therapy are also critical parts of the care paradigm. Given the rarity and heterogeneity of these cancers, they are best managed in a multidisciplinary program. In this review, the authors highlight standards of care as well as exciting new research for salivary gland cancers that will strive for better patient outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
Salivary glandMultidisciplinary approachMedicineSurgical resectionRadiation therapyResectionPathologyIntensive care medicineSurgerySociologySocial scienceSalivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and TreatmentEar and Head TumorsTumors and Oncological Cases