ReviewWorld journal of radiology2016
Biopsy of parotid masses: Review of current techniques.
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21 citing papers in PubMed.
- Differential Diagnosis of Oral Salivary Gland Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Quantitative Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Clinical value of intratumoral and peritumoral CT radiomics models for discriminating benign and malignant parotid gland tumors.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland concomitant with tuberculosis infection: A case report and review of the literature.SAGE open medical case reports · 2024Article
- Malignant salivary gland tumors: agreement between fine needle aspiration biopsy, incisional biopsy and final histopathological diagnostic.Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2024Article
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- Post-operative Diagnosis of Primary Parotid Tuberculosis in a Patient Initially Diagnosed as Benign Pleomorphic Adenoma.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2022Article
- Master of mimicry: Rare primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma presenting as fungating parotid tumor-case report and review.International journal of surgery case reports · 2022Article
- Streamlining the Diagnosis of Atypical Facial Palsies: A 5-year Review of 805 Patients.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
- Ultrasound-guided core biopsy in the diagnosis of parotid neoplasia: an overview and update with a review of the literature.The British journal of radiology · 2022Review
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- Imaging biomarkers in the diagnosis of salivary gland tumors: the value of lesion/parenchyma ratio of perfusion-MR pharmacokinetic parameters.La Radiologia medica · 2021Article
- Metastases of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Seem to be the Most Frequent Malignancies in the Parotid Gland: A Hospital-Based Study From a Salivary Gland Center.Head and neck pathology · 2021Article
- Familial bilateral nodular oncocytic hyperplasia of the parotid gland in mother and son.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- Cross-sectional imaging and cytologic investigations in the preoperative diagnosis of parotid gland tumors - An updated literature review.Bosnian journal of basic medical sciences · 2021Review
- The Role of Preoperative Computed Tomography Radiomics in Distinguishing Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Parotid Gland.Frontiers in oncology · 2021Article
- Percutaneous retrograde left external carotid artery coil embolization for management of hemorrhage from a persistent proatlantal intersegmental artery type 2.Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques · 2020Article
- Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma of Parotid Gland: A Diagnostic Challenge.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2019Article
- Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI to Differentiate Parotid Neoplasms Using Golden-Angle Radial Sparse Parallel Imaging.AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology · 2019Article
- Accuracy and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided core-needle biopsy in the diagnosis of focal lesions in the salivary glands.European radiology · 2018Article
- Contemporary Management of Benign and Malignant Parotid Tumors.Frontiers in surgery · 2018Article
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Abstract
Definitive diagnosis of parotid gland masses is required optimal management planning and for prognosis. There is controversy over whether fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or ultrasound guided core biopsy (USCB) should be the standard for obtaining a biopsy. The aim of this review is to assess the current evidence available to assess the benefits of each technique and also to assess the use of intra-operative frozen section (IOFS). Literature searches were performed using pubmed and google scholar. The literature has been reviewed and the evidence is presented. FNAC is an accepted and widely used technique. It has been shown to have variable diagnostic capabilities depending on centres and experience of staff. USCB has a highly consistent diagnostic accuracy and can help with tumour grading and staging. However, the technique is more invasive and there is a question regarding potential for seeding. Furthermore, USCB is less likely to be offered as part of a one-stop clinic. IOFS has no role as a first line diagnostic technique but may be reserved as an adjunct or for lesions not amenable to percutaneous biopsy. On balance, USCB seems to be the method of choice. The current evidence suggests it has superior diagnostic potential and is safe. With time, USCB is likely to supplant FNAC as the biopsy technique of choice, replicating that which has occurred already in other areas of medicine such a breast practice.
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