(A948) Salivary Gland Tumors of Children Experience of the Department of Otolaryngology, HN Surgery, Wrocław, Poland

Introduction: Salivary gland tumors in children are rare; the literature reports only a few cases. This study investigates the incidence, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes of salivary gland tumors in children at the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Wrocław, Poland, between 2020 and 2024.

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed cases of salivary gland tumors in patients under 18 years of age treated between 2020 and 2024. Data were collected at the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, a tertiary referral center. The study included 9 pediatric patients diagnosed with salivary gland tumors, of which 7 involved the parotid gland, and 2 involved the submandibular gland. All patients underwent surgical treatment. The histopathological evaluation identified pleomorphic adenoma (3 cases), mixed tumor (1 case), rhabdomyosarcoma (1 case), and branchial cyst (1 case). Outcomes were measured based on histopathological diagnoses and surgical success rates.

Results: Among the 9 patients, the majority (77.8%) had parotid gland tumors, while 22.2% had submandibular gland tumors. Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common histopathological diagnosis, observed in 3 cases. Surgical treatment was successfully performed in all cases, with no immediate postoperative complications.

Conclusions: This study highlights the rarity of salivary gland tumors in the pediatric population and emphasizes the importance of accurate histopathological diagnosis to guide treatment. Surgical intervention effectively managed these tumors, underscoring its role as the primary therapeutic approach. Further research with larger cohorts is needed to expand understanding of these rare conditions.