Mucocele mimicking a Warthin's tumour recurrence.
We report an unusual case of an extravasation mucocele complicating superficial parotidectomy. The tumour excised was a Warthin's tumour. Three months following the primary surgery a cystic lesion appeared in the parotid bed. It was initially thought to represent a recurrence. The area was re-explored and a mucocele excised. The pathogenesis of mucoceles and the difficulties encountered when dealing with parotid tumour recurrence are discussed.
Rejali
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Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK.
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D000235:Adenolymphoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009078:Mucocele / Q000473:pathology*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology*