Submandibular mass excision in an Asian population: a 10-year review.
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of this study were to compare the prevalence of submandibular gland neoplasia in an Asian population with a Western population and to evaluate the accuracy of fi ne needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and computed tomography (CT) scan in the study of submandibular gland pathologies.


METHODS
We conducted a 10-year retrospective review of 101 submandibular mass excisions. Data on the demographic profi le of patients, clinical features, correlation of fi ne needle aspiration cytology, CT scans and histology and morbidities related to surgery were collected.


RESULTS
The prevalence of submandibular gland neoplasia was 27.1%. Most (78.9%) of these were benign. FNAC and CT scans were accurate for benign neoplasia. However, the accuracy of FNAC and CT scans for sialadenitis without sialolithiasis was low.


CONCLUSIONS
The prevalence of submandibular gland malignancy was lower in the Asian population. FNAC and CT scans were accurate for benign neoplasia of the submandibular gland.
Chua
Dennis Y K
DY
Department of Otolaryngology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore. dennis.chua.yk@gmail.com
Ko
Chan
C
Lu
Kuo Sun
KS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D044466:Asian People; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D012846:Singapore / Q000453:epidemiology; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology*; D013365:Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D044465:White People; D055815:Young Adult