Surgery for salivary gland tumours

Tumours affecting the salivary glands can either be benign or malignant. Salivary glands are parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands. Additionally, there are minor salivary glands interspersed in the mouth, palate, pharyngeal wall and occasionally the vocie box. Majority of tumours in the parotid gland (80%) are benign, while majority  of tumours in the minor salivary […]