What is the surgical treatment of a benign sublingual gland tumor?
A benign sublingual gland tumor is a non-malignant neoplasm arising from the sublingual salivary gland. Surgical management is the standard approach, and the choice of operative technique directly influences the risk of recurrence.
Clinical situation
This protocol addresses first-line surgical management for patients presenting with a confirmed benign tumor of the sublingual gland, where definitive removal with an appropriate margin is the primary objective.
Treatment approach
The preferred surgical strategy involves resection that includes both the tumor and the surrounding sublingual gland tissue. A limited resection approach carries a recognized risk that the protocol addresses directly.
Full operative details, technique selection, and management steps are available in the complete protocol.
References
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2010.04.051
- For benign sublingual gland tumours, resection of the tumour and sublingual gland is the preferred treatment.
- The treatment of choice for benign sublingual gland tumours is resection of the tumour and sublingual gland.
- Enucleation of sublingual gland benign tumours without a surrounding layer of normal gland is not advisable because of the risk of recurrence.
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