Warthin's tumours of the salivary glands: Socio-demographic profile, clinical and histological diagnosis at the Donka university hospital of Conakry

• Author Details:   
• Bah Amadou Tidiane ^*
• Sylla Abdoulaye
• Balamou Adolphe
• Camara Alhassane Alpha
• Bah Amar
• Seck Khadim

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Introduction: Warthin's tumours of the salivary glands are rare but not exceptional benign tumours, characterized by their dual epithelial and lymphoid differentiation. The aim of this study was to contribute to the study of Warthin's tumours of the salivary glands

Methods: This was a retrospective, descriptive study that covered a 10-year period from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2020.

Results: In 10 years, we diagnosed 27 salivary gland tumours, i.e., 9.61% compared to other salivary gland tumours. The age group of 43-52 years old was the most affected, including 8 cases, or 29.63%. The mean age of the patients was 49.1 years, with the extremes of 23 and 75 years. The female sex was the most found, with 15 cases, or 55.56%. Masses or swelling were the main reasons for consultation 27 cases, or 100%. Non-composite Warthin's tumour accounted for 21 cases, or 77.78%. The sections in pathological areas represented 14 cases, or 51.85%.

Conclusion: Warthin's tumour is a benign tumour of the salivary glands with particularities characterized by their double differentiation and heterogeneous character.

Keywords: Tumours, Warthin, Glands, Salivary, Diagnosis, Clinical, Histological.