Case series of secretory carcinoma in the parotid glands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Secretory carcinoma (SC) represents a relatively new and less recognized subtype of salivary gland cancer among clinicians. The objective of our study was to shed light on this rare entity by providing an in-depth analysis of the clinical presentation, pathological characteristics, and treatment outcomes of five patients diagnosed with SC. We also sought to contribute to the understanding of the diagnostic criteria and prognostic factors associated with SC.

Case description

The patients, treated at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, were aged between 33 and 40 years, with an average age of 33 years. Notably, none of the patients reported pain or noticed a mass initially; however, the mass became progressively larger over time. Diagnostic imaging, such as magn

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635574 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature