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Abstract

BACKGROUND Salivary gland (SG) neoplasms are rare, constitute of 3 - 4 % of head and neck tumours. 70 - 80 % of SG neoplasms occur in parotid gland. These are unique in the way they present, generally slow growing. A study was conducted to analyse various modes of presentation of SG tumours and to review the role of FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) in the diagnosis of SG tumours. METHODS This was a prospective study, conducted in the department of surgical oncology, October 2016 to July 2018. Individuals aged >18 years, came with swelling of the SGs were considered. Swellings that were not neoplasms, the individuals with inflammatory or infections of SGs, autoimmune diseases were excluded. Statistical analysis were performed by SPSS software version-21 and MS excel 2013. RESULTS Out of 40 participants, male female ratio was 2.07. The age was ranged between 31 – 70 years, maximum (80 %) members were in 41 – 60 group. Parotid gland was the most commonly followed by submandibular gland (20 %). Swelling alone was observed in 82.5 % (33) cases, two cases (5 %) presented with swelling along with pain with facial nerve involvement. CONCLUSIONS SG tumours occur in 4th to 6th decade, common among men. Parotid gland is most frequently involved, most often benign. FNAC had good accuracy in diagnosis and surgery is the main modality of treatment. KEYWORDS Salivary Gland, Tumour, Neoplasms, FNAC