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Adenoma

Recent studies from University of Ulsan, Medical Department add new data to adenoma

Published in Medical Imaging Law Weekly, November 18th, 2008

"Removal of tumours arising in the submandibular gland (SMG) usually involves excision of the entire gland. This prospective study evaluated the efficacy of gland-preserving surgery in patients with benign SMG tumours," researchers in Seoul, South Korea report.

"Twenty consecutive patients with pleomorphic adenomas in the SMG underwent local excision of tumours with limited tumour-free margins and preservation of the remnant glandular tissues. All patients had salivary, scintigraphy before and 6 months after surgery, with ultrasonography 2 years after operation. Complications, operating time, salivary, function and rates of tumour recurrence were evaluated. The mean...

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