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The most common benign salivary gland tumours

include pleomorphic adenoma and Warthin’s

tumour.

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign

salivary gland tumour. The incidence of malignant

transformation increases with the duration of

tumour and hence surgery should be considered.

Warthin’s tumour is the second most common

benign salivary gland tumour. Approximately 15%

occur bilaterally. It is exceptionally rare for these

tumours to become malignant (<1%). Indication for

surgery include repeated episodes of infection.

Thielker J (2018) Front. Surg. 5:39.