Unusual localization of an adenoid cystic carcinoma subsequent to superficial parotidectomy for a benign lesion.
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland is relatively rare. According to a retrospective study of the medical records and histopathology files of 514 cases of parotid tumors operated at our hospital over a period of 18 years, adenoid cystic carcinoma represented only 2.3% of all parotid gland neoplasms, a total of 12 cases. In our records we retrieved only one documented case of adenoid cystic carcinoma that originated in the parotid gland subsequent to superficial parotidectomy for a benign lesion (pleomorphic adenoma). An even more exceptional presentation of adenoid cystic carcinoma is as a bilobed tumor extending from the post auricular to the temporal and zygomatic region. The management of this case is presented along with a brief review of the literature concerning the evaluation and management of this rare entity.
Manganaris
Argyrios
A
E.N.T. Department, THEAGENIO Anticancer Hospital, 2 Alexandrou Simeonidi Str., Thessaloniki- Greece. amanganaris@hotmail.com
Kiziridou
Anastasia
A
Manganaris
Theodoros
T
D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery