Unveiling the Spectrum of Parotid Gland Neoplasms: A Retrospective Analysis at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Authors

  •   C.Shree Sithaarthi Department of Pathology, Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu, Madurai – 625020
  •   M. Dhivya Department of Pathology, Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu, Madurai – 625020
  •   S. Malliga Department of Pathology, Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu, Madurai – 625020
  •   K. Rani Department of Pathology, Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu, Madurai – 625020

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65129/health.v1i2.40

Keywords:

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma, Parotid Gland Neoplasms, Pleomorphic Adenoma, Salivary Gland, Tumours

Abstract

Parotid gland neoplasms, though uncommon, represent a diverse and challenging group of salivary gland tumours. They account for approximately 3% of all head and neck tumours, with the parotid being the most commonly affected gland. This retrospective study was conducted over one year at the Department of Pathology, Madurai Medical College. A total of 19 parotidectomy specimens were evaluated, out of which 15 were benign and 4 were malignant. Histopathological analysis revealed pleomorphic adenoma and Warthin’s tumour as common benign tumours, whereas mucoepidermoid carcinoma and acinic cell carcinoma were identified among malignant cases. Understanding their histopathology contributes to accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.

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Published

2025-06-25

How to Cite

Sithaarthi, C., M. Dhivya, S. Malliga, & K. Rani. (2025). Unveiling the Spectrum of Parotid Gland Neoplasms: A Retrospective Analysis at a Tertiary Care Hospital. Journal of Health and Technology, 1(2), 115–118. https://doi.org/10.65129/health.v1i2.40

Issue

Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2025

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Research Article

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