Fine-needle aspiration cytology in the management of salivary gland tumors: an Australian experience.
We conducted a retrospective study of 104 cases of salivary gland tumors that were initially assessed by fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). Based on subsequent histopathologic analysis of excised specimens, we found that preoperative FNAB was highly sensitive and specific for both benign and malignant tumors-including the most common, pleomorphic adenomas and squamous cell carcinomas, respectively. Despite its possible drawbacks, we conclude that preoperative FNAB is a useful tool in the management of salivary gland tumors.
Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, Australia. nickstow@tpg.com.au
Nicholas
N
Stow
David
D
Veivers
Alan
A
Poole
D001315:Australia; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity