Bilateral parotid secondaries from primary bronchial carcinoid tumour.
Three years following a right lower lobectomy for primary carcinoid tumour of the bronchus, a patient presented with bilateral parotid masses. On investigation, both these were shown to be carcinoid tumours, consistent with metastatic spread from the primary bronchial tumour. This unique case is presented together with a discussion of the diagnostic methods employed.
Dilkes
M G
MG
ENT Department, St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London.
Birchall
M A
MA
D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary* / Q000648:ultrastructure