1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Registration here.
This hybrid session is open to doctors and healthcare professionals only. 1 CME point will be awarded.
Salivary gland swellings present a common yet often complex diagnostic challenge in clinical practice, encompassing a wide spectrum of conditions ranging from obstructive and infective aetiologies to autoimmune disorders, as well as benign and malignant neoplasms. Accurate early assessment is crucial, as management strategies and outcomes vary significantly depending on the underlying cause.
This session will provide a practical, structured approach to the evaluation and management of salivary gland swellings, with an emphasis on clinically relevant history-taking, targeted physical examination, and red flag features suggestive of malignancy. Appropriate use of imaging modalities and tissue diagnosis will be discussed, alongside current referral pathways and indications for specialist input.
We will also share additional insights into reconstructive considerations following parotidectomy, including management of facial nerve deficits, and principles of facial reanimation surgery. This integrated perspective aims to enhance participants’ understanding of the full patient journey, from initial presentation and diagnosis to definitive treatment and functional rehabilitation.
Our Speaker
Dr. Natascha Putri
General Surgeon
Dr. Natascha Ekawati Putri is a highly accomplished consultant surgeon with more than 15 years of clinical experience. Her special interests include diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancers, as well as thyroid and salivary gland diseases.
Dr. Natascha graduated from National University of Singapore achieving the top prize in Surgery and was also awarded the Dean’s List. She obtained her specialist qualifications in General Surgery, then subsequently pursued concurrent fellowships with the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS) and SingHealth-Duke NUS Head and Neck Centre.
This was followed by clinical fellowship and training at the prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York City, USA.
Upon return to Singapore, she enjoyed an extremely busy and fulfilling career at Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore. She currently practices at Cancer Surgery International, Gleneagles Hospital Singapore.
