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Open research questions in Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment

100 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,140 Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The aggressive nature of radiation-induced sarcomas is not well understood. There is a need for early recognition and diagnosis of radiation-induced sarcomas.

    Radiation-induced undifferentiated spindle cell sarcoma following adenoid cystic carcinoma of minor salivary gland · 2026 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND: Oral and plunging ranulas require effective treatment strategies to minimize recurrence; yet no consensus exists on the most effective approach.

    Treatments to Avoid Ranula Recurrence: A Network Meta‐Analysis · 2025 · DOI

  • The pathogenesis of Warthin's tumor is not fully understood, and several hypotheses have been proposed.

    Pathogenesis of Warthin’s Tumor: Neoplastic or Non-Neoplastic? · 2024 · DOI

  • Recently, clinical experience regarding immunotherapies for SGCs has been accumulating, yet their efficacy remains controversial.

    Exploring Immunological Effects and Novel Immune Adjuvants in Immunotherapy for Salivary Gland Cancers · 2024 · DOI

  • FNAB and CNB have shortcomings, including a high rate of inadequate samples and false benign results. There is a need for a more effective and safe biopsy technique.

    Ultrasound-enhanced fine-needle aspiration biopsy improves yield of solid benign parotid gland tumor tissue: a pilot study · 2026 · DOI

  • The capability of USeFNAB to reliably produce material suitable for both cytological and histological analysis from a single specimen has not been systematically evaluated across different pathologies; this complementary dual-analysis potential for immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics requires formal validation.

    Ultrasound-enhanced fine-needle aspiration biopsy improves yield of solid benign parotid gland tumor tissue: a pilot study · 2026 · DOI

  • Interobserver variability in histopathologic diagnosis and classification. Heterogeneity in model construction, outcome definitions, and validation strategies. Risk of bias and limited reporting of blinding procedures and prespecified thresholds.

    Artificial-Intelligence-Based Radiologic, Histopathologic, and Molecular Models for the Diagnosis and Classification of Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors: A Systematic Review and Functional Meta-Synthesis · 2026 · DOI

  • Heterogeneity in model construction and validation strategies, - Risk of bias was frequently high, - Limited reporting of data partitioning procedures and model development steps, - Reduced transparency in model tuning

    Artificial-Intelligence-Based Radiologic, Histopathologic, and Molecular Models for the Diagnosis and Classification of Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors: A Systematic Review and Functional Meta-Synthesis · 2026 · DOI

  • Further clinicopathological investigation is warranted, - studies on the biological differences among SGTs are needed, - investigation of the molecular factors underlying the pathogenesis of salivary gland tumors is required

    Role of Ki-67 and Annexin V in the Biological Behavior of Salivary Gland Tumors: Insights into Proliferation and Apoptosis · 2026 · DOI

  • The diagnosis of parotid gland tumors is challenging due to their varied histopathological subtypes. Current imaging techniques have limitations in characterizing parotid gland tumors. The development of new diagnostic protocols is needed.

    Added value of diffusion tensor imaging in characterization of parotid gland tumors: bridging current diagnostic gaps · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for improved imaging techniques for parotid gland tumor diagnosis. Current diagnostic methods have limitations in characterizing parotid gland tumors. Diffusion tensor imaging has the potential to address this gap.

    Added value of diffusion tensor imaging in characterization of parotid gland tumors: bridging current diagnostic gaps · 2026 · DOI

  • The feasibility and signal characteristics of viscoelastic imaging in parotid gland tumors need to be evaluated. The diagnostic value of viscoelastic imaging in differentiating benign from malignant lesions needs to be assessed.

    Reply to the letter to the Editor: Advancing parotid tumor diagnosis—insights and limitations of viscoelastic imaging · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of data on obstructive salivary gland complications following facial rejuvenation procedures. Iatrogenic causes of obstructive salivary gland disease are underrecognized.

    Iatrogenic Obstructive Sialadenitis of the Parotid and Submandibular Glands Following Facial Rejuvenation · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to advanced diagnostic/interventional imaging for salivary gland disorders. Nondescript presentation on ultrasound. Superimposition is an inherent limitation of conventional 2D sialography.

    Clinical insights on sialography in the era of modern imaging: A case report of 5 cases · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of access to advanced diagnostic/interventional imaging for salivary gland disorders. Ultrasonography has limited spatial resolution for intra-parenchymal ductal architecture.

    Clinical insights on sialography in the era of modern imaging: A case report of 5 cases · 2026 · DOI

  • Diagnostic challenges due to the rarity of the disease. Therapeutic challenges due to the lack of established standard first-line systemic therapy. The need for comprehensive molecular profiling to avoid misclassification.

    Solid-variant primary pulmonary adenoid cystic carcinoma with pleural metastasis and malignant pleural effusion: a rare case report · 2026 · DOI

  • The case report is based on a single patient. The molecular findings were interpreted cautiously. The treatment was followed by a partial response, but the long-term outcome is unknown.

    Solid-variant primary pulmonary adenoid cystic carcinoma with pleural metastasis and malignant pleural effusion: a rare case report · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to investigate the frequency and significance of BRAF fusions in salivary gland tumors. The development of targeted therapies for patients with salivary gland tumors harboring BRAF fusions. The investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of salivary gland tumors with BRAF fusions.

    Salivary gland carcinomas with BRAF fusions – an exceedingly rare and yet poorly characterized group of tumors, with potentially targetable molecular alteration · 2026 · DOI

  • The rarity of BRAF fusions in salivary gland tumors. The lack of comprehensive molecular testing in routine biopsy practice. The need for targeted therapies for patients with salivary gland tumors.

    Salivary gland carcinomas with BRAF fusions – an exceedingly rare and yet poorly characterized group of tumors, with potentially targetable molecular alteration · 2026 · DOI

  • The literature about the accessory parotid gland remains inconsistent. There is a lack of awareness about the accessory parotid gland and its potential for malignancy.

    LEFT ACCESSORY PAROTID GLAND PRIMARY SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: A RARE CASE · 2026 · DOI

  • The reported incidence of FS varies considerably depending on the diagnostic modality employed. There is a need for a comprehensive evaluation of various barrier techniques.

    Effectiveness of Barrier Techniques in Preventing Frey's Syndrome Following Parotidectomy: A Systematic Review · 2026 · DOI

  •  Potential muscle atrophy  Variable cosmetic contour SMAS Flap SMAS flap showed moderate efficacy, particularly in superficial parotidectomy defects.

    Effectiveness of Barrier Techniques in Preventing Frey's Syndrome Following Parotidectomy: A Systematic Review · 2026 · DOI

  • The rarity of myoepithelioma makes it a diagnostically challenging entity. There is a need for increased awareness of myoepithelioma among clinicians and pathologists.

    Parotid Gland Myoepithelioma: A Rare Benign Salivary Gland Tumour with Rapid Clinical Progression · 2026 · DOI

  • The diagnosis of EMC remains extremely challenging due to the inherent wide variation in differentiation of both epithelial and myoepithelial cells. The rarity of EMC in MSGs makes it difficult to study. The variability in clinical presentation and histological analysis of EMC poses a challenge.

    Epithelial‐Myoepithelial Carcinoma of Minor Salivary Glands of the Palate: A Systematic Review · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to investigate the clinical features of EMC in minor salivary glands, - Comparative quantitative synthesis or meta-analysis could be feasible with a larger sample size, - Investigating the effectiveness of adjuvant radiotherapy in palatal EMC, - Studying the role of molecular markers in diagnosing palatal EMC

    Epithelial‐Myoepithelial Carcinoma of Minor Salivary Glands of the Palate: A Systematic Review · 2026 · DOI

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