[Isolated facial palsy and occult adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid].
We report a case of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid disclosed by facial palsy alone. No tumefaction could be detected clinically or at imaging. The diagnosis was established at surgical exploration of the facial nerve. Total extended parotidectomy was completed by radiotherapy of the tumor site.
Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie de la Face et du Cou, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées PERCY, 101, avenue Henri Barbusse, 92140 Clamart.
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D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000150:complications*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*