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This review aims to evaluate the characteristics and treatment outcomes of canalicular adenomas in minor salivary glands.

Canalicular Adenomas of Minor Salivary Glands: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series

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Systematic review evaluates canalicular adenomas in minor salivary glands, indicating successful surgical outcomes.

This review aims to evaluate the characteristics and treatment outcomes of canalicular adenomas in minor salivary glands.
Conducted a systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar for relevant studies.
Included studies published in English between 2017 and 2025 describing canalicular adenomas with clinical, histopathological, and treatment information.
Assessed risk of bias using Joanna Briggs Institute tools.
Identified 23 studies with a total of 44 cases, predominantly affecting the upper lip (63.6%).
Mean patient age was 66 years, with a female predominance and lesions measuring 2–40 mm.
Histopathological analysis showed characteristic canal-like structures, and no recurrence was reported among 14 documented follow-ups post-surgery.

Jaber et al. (2026) studied this question.

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