46 New Developments in Molecular Biology Vincent Vander Poorten List of Abbreviations Introduction Recent and New Developments Cell Cycle–Based Proliferation Indices Elements of the Cascade High-Throughput Analysis Conclusions and Future…
24 Recurrent Benign Salivary Tumors Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, C. René Leemans, and Patrick J. Bradley Introduction Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma Recurrent Warthin Tumor Epidemiology and Etiology Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma Recurrent Warthin Tumor…
27 Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms—Classification Patrick J. Bradley and Claus Wittekindt Introduction Histogenesis of Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms TNM and Stage Groupings Acinic Cell Carcinoma Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma…
28 Imaging Examinations Minerva Becker Introduction Choice of Imaging Method Pretherapeutic Period Post-Therapeutic Period Ultrasound Features of Salivary Gland Malignancies and Differential Diagnosis CT Features of Salivary Gland Malignancies and…
40 Trauma-Induced Problems in the Salivary Glands Vinidh Paleri and M. Shahed Quraishi Introduction Clinical Anatomy Definition Epidemiology Clinical Features Diagnostic Work-Up Clinical Assessment Sialography Facial Nerve Function Testing Computed…
42 Influence of (Chemo-) Radiotherapy on Salivary Gland Function and Its Impact on Quality of Life Chris H.J. Terhaard and Piet Dirix Introduction General Aspects Treatment Xerostomia Dysphagia Xerostomia after…
35 Prognostic Index for Overall Disease Control in Patients with Parotid Carcinoma Vincent Vander Poorten Introduction Overview of Prognostic Research Disease-Specific Survival in Patients Results of Univariate and Multivariate Survival…
41 Quality of Life in Salivary Gland Diseases Susanne Singer Introduction Definition and Concept Measurement Measurement Tools Challenges in Assessing Quality of Life Specific Problems in Salivary Gland Diseases Sjögren…
23 Radiotherapy Susanne J. Rogers and Christopher M. Nutting Introduction Clinical Presentation Treatment Indications and Patient Selection for Radiotherapy Patient Information and Consent Radiotherapy Treatment Technique for Electrons Radiotherapy Treatment…
39 Morbidity of Treatments Orlando Guntinas-Lichius Introduction Transient and Permanent Facial Nerve Palsy Salivary Fistula and Sialocele Gustatory Sweating Facial Depression Deformity Scar Cosmesis Paresthesia in the Ear Region Lingual…
