Parotid tumors: fine-needle aspiration and/or frozen section.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare the value of fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and frozen section (FS) analysis in the assessment of parotid gland tumors.

Study Design: Chart review and cross-sectional analysis.

Subjects And Methods: FNAC and FS analysis of 110 parotid tumors, 68 malignancies and 42 benign tumors, were analyzed and compared with the final histopathologic diagnosis.