Clinicopathological Study of Oncocytomas of Head and Neck Region: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Salivary gland oncocytomas are infrequent benign salivary gland tumors with few reported cases.

Aims

This study aimed to systematically review case reports and case series studies on oncocytomas in the head and neck region.

Materials & methods

Electronic searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and LILACS databases. The risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute-University of Adelaide tool for case reports and case series.

Results

A total of 99 studies (145 cases) were included. Oncocytomas predominantly affected women, typically presenting as solitary, asymptomatic parotid masses in patients over 51 years of age. Some cases reported multiple or bilateral tumors, occasionally associated with other salivary g

SUBMITTER: de Paiva JPG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12419982 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature