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CLINICAL FEATURES
Most common malignant salivary gland tumor
Occurs both in major and minor salivary glands
History of ionizing radiation
Occurs in adults (30-70)
Occurs more often in women than men (1.5:1)
Occurs as a solitary nodule
Painless
Tenderness or pain
Trismus
Facial paralysis
Drainage from ear
Dysphagia
Numbness of teeth in tumors close to teeth
Ulceration or hemorrhage from minor salivary gland tumors
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