Table 1 Frequency of salivary gland cancer by histologic type
Histologic Type | Frequency of Occurrence | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma | 34% | Most common malignant parotid gland tumor, 40-50% of cases |
Adenoid cystic carcinoma | 22% | Most frequent in palate and submaxillary gland |
Adenocarcinoma | 18% | Accounts for 10% major and 33% of minor salivary gland malignant tumors |
Malignant mixed tumor | 13% | Â |
Acinic cell carcinoma | 7% | Accounts for 10% of malignant parotid gland tumors |
Squamous cell carcinoma | 4% | Occurs in 5-10% of parotid and submaxillary gland malignant tumors |
Other | < 3% | Â |