salivary gland tumour

Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma

Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a type of salivary gland cancer. The tumour is described as a biphasic salivary gland neoplasm because it comprises two populations of cells: ductal (luminal) and myoepithelial (abluminal) cells. The most common location for epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma is the parotid gland. However, the tumour can be found in any salivary glands, including …
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Oncocytoma of the salivary glands

An oncocytoma of the salivary gland is a rare, benign (non-cancerous) tumor that arises from the salivary glands. The salivary glands produce saliva, which is important for digestion and maintaining oral health. There are three major pairs of salivary glands: the parotid glands, the submandibular glands, and the sublingual glands, along with hundreds of minor …
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Basal cell adenoma of the salivary glands

Basal cell adenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour that arises from the salivary glands. It is a rare type of salivary gland tumour that typically originates from the parotid gland, the largest of the salivary glands in front of the ear. However, the tumour can arise from any of the major salivary glands or the …
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Acinic cell carcinoma

Acinic cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that primarily affects the salivary glands. There are three major pairs of salivary glands: the parotid glands, the submandibular glands, and the sublingual glands, along with hundreds of minor salivary glands located throughout the mouth and throat. Acinic cell carcinoma can develop in any of these glands …
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Warthin tumour

A Warthin tumour is a common type of non-cancerous salivary gland tumour. Most are found in the parotid gland, an organ in the neck just before the ear. What causes a Warthin tumour? Warthin tumours are strongly associated with a history of cigarette smoking. For patients without a history of smoking, the cause remains unclear. …
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Pleomorphic adenoma

A pleomorphic adenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour that typically arises in the salivary glands. It is called “pleomorphic” because it contains a mix of different types of cells, including epithelial and myoepithelial cells. In the skin, these tumours are sometimes called “benign mixed tumours.” Pleomorphic adenomas are the most common type of salivary gland tumour and usually …
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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a type of salivary gland cancer. The salivary glands are small saliva-producing organs located in the head and neck.  Although less common, this type of cancer can also be found in the nasal cavity and lungs. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma comprises three types of cells: mucus-producing cells, epidermoid (squamous-like) cells, and intermediate cells that …
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