Objective:

To assess demographic patterns, histopathology, clinical features, anatomic distribution, and short-term outcomes of salivary gland neoplasms.

Key Findings:

• 76% of neoplasms were benign, with pleomorphic adenoma being the most common.
• Malignant neoplasms accounted for 24%, primarily mucoepidermoid and adenoid cystic carcinoma.
• FNAC showed 100% sensitivity for benign tumors but only 41.7% specificity for malignancy.
• Patients ranged in age from 1 to 80 years, with a median age of 45.

Interpretation:

Swelling was the predominant clinical feature, with FNAC being a useful diagnostic tool despite its limitations in specificity, particularly in excluding malignancy.

Limitations:

• Small sample size of 50 patients.
• Single-center study design.
• Short follow-up period of three months, which may affect the assessment of long-term outcomes.

Conclusion:

Surgical excision remains the primary treatment for salivary gland neoplasms, with FNAC serving as a minimally invasive diagnostic tool.