Câncer de parótida e suas implicações odontológicas: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

The parotid glands are the largest salivary glands in our body and their tumors represent 2 to 3% of all head and neck neoplasms. The present study proposed to review the current literature on the subject in relation to clinical and histopathological aspects, and its implications in dentistry, considering forms of treatment that include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and also, it was related to fungal and viral infections and injuries. With antineoplastic treatment, in addition to updates in biotechnology and innovation in diagnosis and treatment. Keywords were raised in the Scielo, pubmed, google academic databases. In the result, it was found that the most common benign tumor is pleomorphic adenoma and the most prevalent among malignant tumors is mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Most tumors are painless, however malignant ones can be close to peripheral nerves causing pain. The growth and nature of the pathology depends on the malignancy, as well as the prognosis and treatment as well. We conclude that it is necessary to have a good anamnesis and clinical examination of the cancer patient, to properly evaluate the treatment that is being carried out and its likely consequences, as well as to establish the strict monitoring of the patient and offering greater care, since the debilitation of the same can have a high degree, which demands meticulous and precise work to reduce complications resulting from treatment.