XL Epithelial Malignancies of the Parotid Gland

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Abstract
This study reviewed 86 parotid carcinomas, constituting 15% of 574 parotid tumors of all types. Five year follow-ups are available on all patients. The over-all cure rate was 21%, being highest for the squamous carcinomas, and lowest for the gland cell carcinomas of acidophilic type. Squamous carcinomas involved both sexes nearly equally, while gland cell carcinomas were more common in females. A rising cure rate was noticed for the squamous carcinomas (13% to 44%), it was felt because of the increased utilization of postoperative radiation therapy, earlier diagnosis, and improvement of surgical techniques. A slight improvement was seen in cure rates of the adeno-carcinomas except for the acidophilic cell type, a rare tumor. The treatment given, the response to treatment, and the clinical characteristics of each tumor type are discussed in detail.

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