Sebaceous lymphadenoma of the parotid gland: report of two cases and review of the literature.
Sebaceous lymphadenoma is an unusual salivary gland neoplasm which is rarely correctly diagnosed pre-operatively in the parotid gland. Two cases of sebaceous lymphadenoma are presented in which, in common with most cases reported in the literature, the correct pre-operative diagnosis was not made. Sebaceous lymphadenoma rarely transforms into a malignant tumour. Fine needle aspiration cytology identifies a benign process in the majority of patients who receive appropriate treatment on this basis. Although an uncommon tumour, it should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of a solitary parotid mass.
Hayashi
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, Kent, UK.
Tysome
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Boyei
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Gluckman
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Barbaccia
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D000235:Adenolymphoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012626:Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*