ear, nose, and throat disorders
Salivary Gland Tumors
Diagnosis of Salivary Gland Tumors
Fine-needle aspiration biopsy CT and MRI for extent of disease CT and MRI locate the tumor and describe its extent. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the mass confirms the cell type. A search for spread to regional nodes or distant metastases in the lung, liver, bone, or brain is often indicated before treatment is selected. 