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Key Summary Points
1. Salivary gland tumours in children are rare. 6. Most lesions are self-limiting or require medical management.
2. Most salivary gland lesions in children are either inflammatory 7. Surgical management is reserved for tumours and
or vascular in origin. nonresolving lesions.
3. Classification of salivary gland diseases is complex but 8. Facial nerve damage is the major morbidity in salivary gland
important for management planning. surgery and should be avoided.
4. Major glands are more readily affected.
5. In Africa, investigation may be limited to ultrasound and fine
needle aspiration.

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