Table 1 Patient and tumor characteristics (n = 23).
Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
Sex, n (%) | |
Male | 13 (56.5%) |
Female | 10 (43.5%) |
Median age, in years [range] | 45 (10–69) |
Tumor localization, n (%) | |
Major salivary glands, n (left, right) | |
Parotid | 21 (91.3%, 4, 17) |
Submandibular gland | 2 (8.7%, 1, 1) |
Tumor characteristics | |
Size (cm) | 2.6 (0.8–4.8) |
Texture | Firm |
Boundary | Well-demarcated |
Fixation | Elastic and mobile |
Signs and symptoms | Painless and no facial paralysis |
TNM stage, n | |
T1/T2/T3/T4/Tx | 6/14/3/0/0 |
N0/N1/N2/N3 | 18/1/4/0 |
M0/M1 | 21/2 |
