Clinical characteristics of CXPA
| Total | Invasive | Noninvasive | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) (yr) | 64.7 (SD, 13.4) | 65.7 (SD, 12.4) | 62.7 (SD, 15.3) | .30 |
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 26 | 19 | 7 | .44 |
| Female | 11 | 6 | 5 | |
| Location | ||||
| Parotid gland | 25 | 16 | 9 | .68 |
| Submandibular | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| Minor salivary | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| Laterality | ||||
| Left | 17 | 9 | 8 | .16 |
| Right | 20 | 16 | 4 | |
| Swelling | ||||
| Yes | 32 | 20 | 12 | .15 |
| No | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Pain | ||||
| Yes | 13 | 10 | 3 | .48 |
| No | 24 | 15 | 9 | |
| Infection | ||||
| Yes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| No | 35 | 23 | 12 | |
| Immobility | ||||
| Yes | 12 | 10 | 2 | .26 |
| No | 25 | 15 | 10 | |
| Nerve palsy | ||||
| Yes | 6 | 6 | 0 | .15 |
| No | 31 | 19 | 12 | |
| Skin infiltration | ||||
| Yes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| No | 36 | 24 | 12 |