Warthin's tumor epidemiology and demographics
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
The gland most likely affected is the parotid gland. Though much less likely to occur than pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin's tumor is the second most common benign parotid tumor. Warthin's tumor is more likely to occur in older adults between 60 -70 years of age. There is a slight female predilection according to recent studies, but historically it has been associated with a strong male predilection. This change is possibly due to the tumor's association with cigarette smoking and the growing use of cigarettes in women.
Prevalence
Incidence
Case Fatality Rate
Age
- The prevalence of Warthin's tumor increases with age.
- Warthin's tumor commonly affects elderly patients > 60 years old.
- Warthin's tumor rarely affects patients < 40 years old.[1]
Gender
- Male are more commonly affected with Warthin's tumor than female. The male to female ratio ranges from 2.6:1 to 10:1.
Race
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
References
- ↑ Warthin's tumor librepathology (2015) http://librepathology.org/wiki/index.php/Warthin_tumour Accessed on December 14, 2015