Background : Minor salivary gland tumors (MSGTs) are unusual, accounting for only 15–20% of all salivary gland tumors. The commonest site of MSGTs of the head and neck is oral cavity. Aims: To describe our experience with MSGTs of oral cavity seen over a period of one decade and elucidate their prognostic factors. Materials and Methods: Over a period of 10 years, from 1991 to 2000, all MSGTs of oral cavity were analyzed. All demographic, treatment and survival data were recorded. Kaplan–Meier curves were used to find the survival.
Multivariate analysis was performed using Cox regression. Results: We treated 104 patients with curative intent. The commonest site was hard palate, accounting for 54.8% of all sites. The commonest histology was adenoid cystic carcinoma (45.2%). There were 17 (16.34%) pleomorphic adenoma cases, while the remaining 87 (83.66%) were minor salivary gland…
