[Salivary gland tumors--tumor typing and grading]

  • Thomas Löning
  • K T Jäkel

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Abstract

In addition to staging, histological typing and grading provide important information for prognosis and adequate treatment of salivary gland cancers. Current classification and grading systems for mucoepidermoid carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, and malignant mixed tumor (carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma) are discussed.

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Original languageGerman
Article number1
ISSN0172-8113
Publication statusPublished - 2004
pubmed 14767611