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Advancing Diagnosis of Major Salivary Gland Tumors: The Clinical Value of Core Needle Biopsy

By MedXY|Oct 6, 2026

Core needle biopsy (CNB) demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy for major salivary gland tumors, offering a reliable tool to distinguish benign from malignant lesions and potentially reduce unnecessary surgeries.

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Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Elevated Risk of Benign Salivary Gland Tumors: New Insights from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study

By MedXY|Aug 4, 2025

A large US-based study found a greater than fivefold increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, especially parotid tumors, in individuals with cannabis use disorder.