OBJECTIVE: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a key diagnostic method in the evaluation of salivary gland lesions. Secondary tumors of salivary glands represent only 5% of all malignancies of major salivary glands. The goal of our study was to examine the cytological and clinical features of secondary tumors sampled by FNA. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A series of 36 secondary tumors from the pathology departments of two university hospitals are presented. Clinical referrals to FNA, cytological features, immunohistochemical results, and histopathological diagnoses were reviewed in all cases. RESULTS: The study population consisted of 36 cases (19 males and 17 females) with mean age 70.9 ± 13.0 years (range 41-96 years). The most common site of the metastasis was parotid gland (n = 26). The primary malignancy was known in 17 cases at the time of FNA diagnosis. The most common primary site was skin of head and neck area (11 cases) followed by lungs (n = 5) and tonsils (n = 5), kidney (n = 2) and breast (n = 2) and thyroid gland, gastrointestinal tract and soft tissue, 1 case of each. In 8 cases, the primary site remained unknown. The diagnostic or confirmatory immunocytochemistry was performed on cell blocks in 21 cases. CONCLUSIONS: FNA is a reliable technique in the diagnosis of salivary gland secondary malignancies. The knowledge of the personal history of malignancy is essential for the successful immunocytochemical targeted diagnosis without any delay.

Bioptical Laboratory Ltd Pilsen Czech Republic

Department of Pathology Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen Charles University Pilsen Czech Republic

Pathology Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University Tampere Finland

Pathology Fimlab Laboratories Tampere Finland

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