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  • Title: Fine-needle aspiration cytology in the management of salivary gland tumors: an Australian experience.
    Author: Stow N, Veivers D, Poole A.
    Journal: Ear Nose Throat J; 2004 Feb; 83(2):128-31. PubMed ID: 15008447.
    Abstract:
    We conducted a retrospective study of 104 cases of salivary gland tumors that were initially assessed by fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). Based on subsequent histopathologic analysis of excised specimens, we found that preoperative FNAB was highly sensitive and specific for both benign and malignant tumors-including the most common, pleomorphic adenomas and squamous cell carcinomas, respectively. Despite its possible drawbacks, we conclude that preoperative FNAB is a useful tool in the management of salivary gland tumors.
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