Role of Ultrasound in the Preoperative Prediction of the Location of Parotid Gland Tumors

Parotid gland tumors, with their heterogeneous pathologies, necessitate accurate diagnostic tools for effective management. This study was conducted to rigorously assess the diagnostic accuracy of preoperative ultrasounds in predicting the location of parotid gland tumors, emphasizing their relation to the facial nerve. A retrospective crosssectional analysis was performed involving 45 subjects over one and half years.All subjects underwent a preoperative ultrasound followed by parotidectomy. Demographic distribution, tumor histology, and the precision of ultrasound prediction versus surgical findings were the primary foci. The study encapsulated a balanced gender distribution (48.9% males;51.1% females).Benign tumors dominated the histological landscape, representing 91.1% of all cases.In terms of diagnostic accuracy, ultrasounds showcased a sensitivity of 85.7% and specificity of 65.7%. Notably, genderbased variations were observed: males exhibited a sensitivity of 82.5%, while females demonstrated a slightly higher sensitivity at 87.0%. These figures find resonance with broader epidemiological trends and contribute further granularity to the ongoing discourse around the efficacy of ultrasounds in this domain.While ultrasounds exhibit robust sensitivity in predicting the location of parotid gland tumors, there's a pronounced scope for enhancing specificity. Gender-based variations accentuate the need for a more nuanced,individual-centric approach to diagnosis.