Most common tumor of parotid

The parotid gland is the most common site for salivary gland tumors and most tumors arise in the superficial lobe. Majority of parotid gland tumors are benign (~90%), the most common tumor being pleomorphic adenoma, next being Wahin's tumor Also Remember Most common malignant tumor of parotid - Mucoepidermoid Ca > Adenoid cystic carcinoma The most common malignancies in the pediatric population are mucoepidermoid carcinoma and acinic cell carcinoma. Ref : Bailey & Love 25/e p761