Case Discussion The Uncommon Salivary Tumors
09-10, 17:00–18:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Young IFOS 2

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<p>Uncommon salivary gland tumors present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges because of their rarity, diverse histopathological features, variable clinical behavior, and evolving molecular classification.</p> <p>This interactive, case-based session will bring together four speakers to discuss key aspects of diagnosis and management from complementary perspectives. Topics will include diagnostic pitfalls, surgical decision-making, management of the facial nerve and neck, indications for adjuvant treatment, and emerging molecularly targeted therapies.</p> <p>Through moderated discussion and audience participation, the session aims to provide young otolaryngologists and head and neck surgeons with a practical, structured, and multidisciplinary approach to these complex tumors.</p>
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<p>Head & Neck and reconstructive surgeron in the regional hospital of Bolzano, Italy</p> <p>previous ENT resident in University of Padua</p> <p>GOLF fellowship graduate in H&N oncology of the IFHNOS</p> <p>active AIOCC member</p> <p>main focus in work and research is oral cavity tumors from ablative to reconstructive surgery.</p>
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<p>Dr. Ömer Bayır is an Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery specialist at Acıbadem University, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital. He graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2005 and completed his residency training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the same university in 2010. He served as an observer at the European Institute of Oncology, focusing on head and neck surgery and robotic surgery. He became an Associate Professor in 2017 and a Professor in 2026. He completed his PhD in Cancer Biology in 2026.</p> <p>Dr. Bayır has contributed chapters to both international and national books. He has presented his research at national and international conferences and has received awards at both levels. He has authored and co-authored over 100 publications and has been cited more than 600 times in national and international journals. He has served in various roles for numerous journals, including as an advisory board member and reviewer. He is a member of several national and international societies, including the European Head and Neck Society, the Asia-Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery, and the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. His main interests include head and neck surgery, transoral laser surgery (including laryngectomy procedures), transoral robotic surgery, and thyroid and parathyroid surgery.</p>
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<p>Dr. Esra Nur Bayır is a Pathology Specialist and works in the Department of Medical Pathology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She graduated from medical school in 2016. In 2022, she became a Pathology Specialist at the University of Health Sciences, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital. In 2025, she was awarded subspecialty certification in Cytopathology at the Department of Medical Pathology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, where she currently continues to work. She has publications in her field and takes part in national and international scientific meetings.</p>