Introduction: The parotid tumors are benign or malignant, primary or secondary neoformations developed at the expense of the parotid gland. The aim of the present study was to describe the indications and results of p...Introduction: The parotid tumors are benign or malignant, primary or secondary neoformations developed at the expense of the parotid gland. The aim of the present study was to describe the indications and results of parotidectomies in the ENT department of the Idrissa Pouye General Hospital in Dakar. Patients & Methods: We conducted a retrospective study between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2012, including all patients who had been consulted for a parotid tumor with or without histological evidence collected in the otolaryngology and anatomy-pathology department of the Idrissa Pouye General Hospital in Dakar. Results: We collected 31 patient files. The mean age was 47.45 years, with extremes of 16 and 74 years. Females predominated, with a sex ratio of 0.82. Swelling of the parotid region was the main reason for consultation in 100% of cases. Parotidectomy was the most frequently performed procedure, accounting for 41.93%. Benign tumors accounted for 72% of cases, the majority being pleomorphic adenomas (50%). The outcome was favorable in 67.74% of cases. Conclusion: Management of parotid tumors at HOGIP would be improved by informing and educating patients to consult early, and by upgrading the technical platform.展开更多
AIM:To present computed tomography(CT) findings of different histological subtypes of parotid gland masses in detail and to establish diagnostic strategy.METHODS:From January 2009 to November 2011,56 patients were col...AIM:To present computed tomography(CT) findings of different histological subtypes of parotid gland masses in detail and to establish diagnostic strategy.METHODS:From January 2009 to November 2011,56 patients were collected through the histopathology and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems records,which revealed 5 basal cell adenoma(BCA),16 pleomorphic adenoma(PA),25 Warthin's tumor(War-T),3 Kimura's disease(KD) and 7 parotid carcinoma(PCa) cases.All the CT images were retrospectively analyzed by two radiologists in consensus,based on their description of morphology(location,number,size,margin and fibrous capsule) and enhancement patterns of masses.In addition,the diagnostic efficiency of diagnostic strategy is tested.RESULTS:War-T and BCA patients' mean age was 59.9 ± 12.6 years and 58.4 ± 18.2 years;the significant difference was seen in War-T vs PA and BCA vs PA.About 40% of War-Ts presented with bilateral multifocal lesions,a higher ratio than others.Seventy two percent of War-Ts were limited to the superficial lobe,followed by BCA 60% and PA 40%.Vessel facing sign and enlarged lymph nodes were both frequent in War-T,which respectively accounts for 84% and 76% of cases.Rapid contrast enhancement and decreases were unique for War-T.BCA and PA showed obvious delayed enhancement.The diagnostic strategy of parotid gland tumor had a good diagnostic efficiency,with high accuracy,sensitivity and specificity.CONCLUSION:Determination of the histological subtypes of parotid gland masses might be possible based on CT findings and clinical data.A diagnostic strategy with high diagnostic efficiency was established.展开更多
BACKGROUND Warthin’s tumor(WT)is composed of several cysts that are lined with tall,bilayered oncocytic columnar cells and lymphoid stroma.Within WT,the two components rarely transform into carcinoma or lymphoma,and ...BACKGROUND Warthin’s tumor(WT)is composed of several cysts that are lined with tall,bilayered oncocytic columnar cells and lymphoid stroma.Within WT,the two components rarely transform into carcinoma or lymphoma,and when it does,carcinoma is the most common type.Approximately 28 cases of lymphoma with WT have been reported,most of which were non-Hodgkin lymphomas,and only a few cases were Hodgkin lymphomas.In the present report,we studied a case of diffuse large B cell lymphoma(DLBCL)arising from follicular lymphoma(FL)with WT in the parotid gland and its immunophenotypic and genetic features.CASE SUMMARY A 67-year-old man presented with a slowly enlarging right cheek mass for 12 years,and the mass began to change in size over a 2-mo time period.Over time,the patient felt mild local pain and right cheek discomfort.His medical history included a hepatitis B virus infection for 20 years and 30 years of smoking.Gross examination of the excised specimen showed a gray-red and gray-white appearance and a soft texture lobulated external surface neoplasm that measured 9 cm×8 cm×7 cm and was well circumscribed by relative normal parotid gland tissue.In cross section,the cut surfaces of the neoplasm were multicystic and had a homogeneous scaly appearance.A small fluid was discovered in the cyst.Bilateral oxyphilic,cuboidal or polygonal epithelium cells and lymphoid intraparenchymal components were observed.Many medium-to large-sized lymphoid cells were observed diffusely in part of the neoplasm,and a few secondary lymphoid follicles were observed at the center or edge of the neoplasm.Immunohistochemical staining showed that the columnar oncocytic cells were positive for AE1/AE3;neoplastic cells located in coarctate follicular were positive for CD20,Pax-5,bcl-2 and bcl-6;and the adjacent diffusely medium-to large-sized lymphoid cells were positive for Pax-5,bcl-6,CD20,MUM-1,bcl-2 and CD79a.The bcl-6(3q27)break-apart rearrangement was observed,and an Epstein Barr virus test was negative in the tumor cells.The patient survived 6 months after being diagnosed without any treatment.CONCLUSION WT-associated lymphoma is a very rare neoplasm in the parotid gland.Most cases are B cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas and involve middle-age and older males.This case highlights the extremely rare association of DLBCL arising from FL with WT and the importance of deliberate evaluation of the WT intraparenchymal stroma.Molecular detection techniques have potential advantages in the diagnosis of lymphoma with WT.展开更多
Multiple parotid gland tumors are unusual. Warthin’s tumor is the most represented neoplasm in this condition. We present a case of bilateral synchronous pleomorphic adenoma affecting the parotid glands in a 28-year-...Multiple parotid gland tumors are unusual. Warthin’s tumor is the most represented neoplasm in this condition. We present a case of bilateral synchronous pleomorphic adenoma affecting the parotid glands in a 28-year-old woman. Clinically, the lesions were similar to solitary pleomorphic adenoma. Both lesions were diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology. A total parotidectomy for left tumor and surgical enucleation for the right tumor, respectively, were performed with no facial nerves injury. A review of the pertinent literature is included.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration (FNA) in detecting malignant parotid tumors. Design: A retrospective study of cases series. Setting: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Otorhinolaryngol...Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration (FNA) in detecting malignant parotid tumors. Design: A retrospective study of cases series. Setting: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Otorhinolaryngology Department, Kingdom of Bahrain. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out, between January 2009 and December 2018, for all patients diagnosed with parotid tumors at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Data collection was made from medical records, I-seha and laboratory information system (LIS). 87 patients underwent parotidectomy, of which 30 were excluded due to unsatisfactory diagnoses or missing data. The results of fine needle aspirations were analyzed and compared with the corresponding histopathologic diagnosis. Estimation of sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, positive predictive value and accuracy of FNA were calculated. Results: Among the 57 evaluated cases, four cases were further excluded from the final analysis due to unsatisfactory FNA results, therefore only 53 cases remained. The mean age of patients was 48.6 ± 17.2 years. A concordance with histopathology results was observed. 47 cases were diagnosed as benign and five cases were malignant, however, 1 case was diagnosed as malignant by FNA, but not in histopathology. The overall diagnostic accuracy was 98.1% and the prevalence of parotid malignancy was 9.4%. Sensitivity and specificity were 100% and 97.9%, respectively. Positive predictive value was 83.3% while negative predictive value was 100%. Conclusion: Fine needle aspiration is a highly sensitive and specific test in evaluating malignant parotid gland tumors. It is useful and accurate, especially when used hand by hand with the clinical assessment and radiological findings.展开更多
Objective:The purpose of the study was to assess diagnostic performance of MSCT images in patients with parotid benign tumors and provide useful criteria for the characterization of their various pathological types pr...Objective:The purpose of the study was to assess diagnostic performance of MSCT images in patients with parotid benign tumors and provide useful criteria for the characterization of their various pathological types preoperatively. Methods: Retrospectively analyzed clinical and imaging characteristics of 84 cases of pathologically confirmed primary parotid benign tumors. MSCT plain-scan and enhanced-scan were performed in all cases. After injection of 50 mL contrast material at a rate of 3.5 mL/s,spiral CT scans were obtained at arterial and venous phases with scanning delay of 30 s and 75 s,respectively. The attenuation change and enhancement patterns in the tumors were assessed. Quantitatively assess the increased CT number of the tumors in different enhanced-phases compared with the plain-scan and the ratio of increased CT number at venous phase scanning to that at arterial phase scanning also was calculated. Results:In all of 84 cases,40 cases were solitary pleomorphic adenomas,29 cases were adenolyphomas,6 cases were multiple tumors,2 cases were bilateral,15 cases were Basal cell tumor,and one of them had two small lesions. The diameter was 1–5 cm in most of cases,whose margin was smooth and clear,cystic changes in some cases. At two-phase scans,pleomorphic adenomas showed a pattern of slight enhancement and venous enhancement,adenolymphomas showed a pattern of strong enhancement at arterial phase scanning with a decrease at venous phase scanning,basal cell tumor showed a pattern of persistent strong enhancement with commonly significant cystic areas. The ratio of increased CT number was significant different between adenolymphomas and other pathological types. Conclusion: The evaluation of enhancement patterns at two-phase enhanced-scan MSCT is helpful in the differential diagnosis of parotid gland benign tumors.展开更多
BACKGROUND Frey syndrome,also known as ototemporal nerve syndrome or gustatory sweating syndrome,is one of the most common complications of parotid gland surgery.This condition is characterized by abnormal sensations ...BACKGROUND Frey syndrome,also known as ototemporal nerve syndrome or gustatory sweating syndrome,is one of the most common complications of parotid gland surgery.This condition is characterized by abnormal sensations in the facial skin accompanied by episodes of flushing and sweating triggered by cognitive processes,visual stimuli,or eating.AIM To investigate the preventive effect of acellular dermal matrix(ADM)on Frey syndrome after parotid tumor resection and analyzed the effects of Frey syndrome across various surgical methods and other factors involved in parotid tumor resection.METHODS Retrospective data from 82 patients were analyzed to assess the correlation between sex,age,resection sample size,operation time,operation mode,ADM usage,and occurrence of postoperative Frey syndrome.RESULTS Among the 82 patients,the incidence of Frey syndrome was 56.1%.There were no significant differences in sex,age,or operation time between the two groups(P>0.05).However,there was a significant difference between ADM implantation and occurrence of Frey syndrome(P<0.05).ADM application could reduce the variation in the incidence of Frey syndrome across different operation modes.CONCLUSION ADM can effectively prevent Frey syndrome and delay its onset.展开更多
Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate CT and MRI findings of parotid Warthin's tumors (parotid ad- enolymphomas). Methods: CT and MRI findings of 14 patients with pathologically-confirmed Warthin's ...Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate CT and MRI findings of parotid Warthin's tumors (parotid ad- enolymphomas). Methods: CT and MRI findings of 14 patients with pathologically-confirmed Warthin's tumor (10 males and 4 females) were retrospectively analyzed. The average age was 56 years (range 44-77 years). Twelve patients underwent CT plain scan, of which, 10 received the further enhancement; other 2 patients performed MR plain scan, of which, 1 was enhanced. The disease course ranged from 20 days to 4 years with the average of 22 months. Ten patients had the smoking history (71.4%). Results: A total of 22 foal were found in all 14 patients, multiple in one parotid gland in 3 patients, single in one parotid gland in 9 patients and single in bilateral glands in 2 patients (one recurred the tumor in the contralateral gland 14 years after the surgery). Sixteen (72.7%) foci or the main bodies [long diameter of 0.8-5.0 crn with the average of (2.3 + 1.3) crn] were located in the posterior and interior role of the superficial lobe of the parotid gland. The foci were round or oval. The boundary was smooth in 21 (95.5%) loci and blurred in 3 loci which were proved by biopsy to be accompanied with infection. Fourteen foci (77.7%) with uniform density and 4 foci with nonuniform density were found in 12 patients under CT plain. A total of 15 loci in 10 patients were enhanced, 7 (46.7%) on significant enhancement, 5 (33.3%) on moderate enhancement and 3 on slight enhancement. The margin was enhanced slightly in 3 foci. In MR images, the signal of tumor was uniform or nonunifrom, TlWl showed low signal and T2Wl showed moderate or high signal. The envelope displayed signal shadow under plain scan and the enhancement was slightly. Conclusion: For middle or elder males with the smoking history, if they have the foci in the posterior and interior parts of the parotid gland which show clear boundary and significant enhancement, especially for multiple or bilateral foci, parotid Warthin's tumor should be considered firstly.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pleomorphic adenoma(PA)is the most common type of salivary gland tumor,and its common sites are parotid gland,sinus,nasal septum and cleft palate.PA is an uncommon benign type of tumor occurring in the brea...BACKGROUND Pleomorphic adenoma(PA)is the most common type of salivary gland tumor,and its common sites are parotid gland,sinus,nasal septum and cleft palate.PA is an uncommon benign type of tumor occurring in the breast,and there are few reports of cases in Asia.CASE SUMMARY An 84-year-old woman found a mass in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast>1 year ago.The patient underwent a right breast lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy.The pathological diagnosis was PA in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast,and the malignant component was malignant adenomyoepithelioma.The postoperative course was uneventful,and no chemotherapy was administered.At 18 mo of follow-up,the patient is alive and well,with no evidence of recurrent disease.CONCLUSION Patients with breast PA should first undergo extended excision of breast masses followed by pathological examination.If malignancy is confirmed or the surgical margin is positive,modified radical mastectomy should be performed.展开更多
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is an infrequent slow growing epithelial tumour constituting for around less than 1% of all the oral and maxillo-facial malignancies and almost 10% of all the salivary gland tumors. Paro...Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is an infrequent slow growing epithelial tumour constituting for around less than 1% of all the oral and maxillo-facial malignancies and almost 10% of all the salivary gland tumors. Parotid gland is the second most common site to be involved in the head and neck region along with submandibular gland, Palate being the most common site involved in the oral cavity. Key feature of these tumors include its asymptomatic presentation, indolent nature, typically showing infiltrative growth and peri-neural invasion. Herein, we report a case of adenoid cystic carcinoma of right parotid gland of a 33-year-old male who presented with complaint of painless slow enlargement of left parotid gland and facial muscle weakness. On Examination firm mass in the region of the left parotid gland as well as left facial paralysis was seen. Biopsy results and further management is discussed here within.展开更多
The intimate anatomical relationship of the facial nerve to the parotid parenchyma has a significant influence on the presenting signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of parotid neoplasms.However, to our knowled...The intimate anatomical relationship of the facial nerve to the parotid parenchyma has a significant influence on the presenting signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of parotid neoplasms.However, to our knowledge, hyperactivity of this nerve, presenting as facial spasm, has never been described as the presenting sign or symptom of a parotid malignancy.We report a case of carcinoma arising in a recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the left parotid gland(i.e., carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma) that presented with hemifacial spasms.We outline the differential diagnosis of hemifacial spasm as well as a proposed pathophysiology.Facial paralysis, lymph node enlargement, skin involvement, and pain have all been associated with parotid malignancies.To date the development of facial spasm has not been reported with parotid malignancies.The most common etiologies for hemifacial spasm are vascular compression of the ipsilateral facial nerve at the cerebellopontine angle(termed primary or idiopathic)(62%), hereditary(2%), secondary to Bell's palsy or facial nerve injury(17%), and hemifacial spasm mimickers(psychogenic, tics, dystonia, myoclonus, myokymia, myorthythmia, and hemimasticatory spasm)(17%).Hemifacial spasm has not been reported in association with a malignant parotid tumor but must be considered in the differential diagnosis of this presenting symptom.展开更多
BACKGROUND Only a few cases of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma arising in the submandibular gland have ever been reported,all with a poor prognosis. The standard treatment for salivary gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic ...BACKGROUND Only a few cases of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma arising in the submandibular gland have ever been reported,all with a poor prognosis. The standard treatment for salivary gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma is surgical resection combined with postoperative radiotherapy,but the necessity of chemotherapy as well as the most appropriate treatment regimen for patients with distant metastasis after radiotherapy remains controversial.CASE SUMMARY This report presents the case of a 73-year-old woman who suffered submandibular gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma. She accepted surgery to remove the mass; she was found to have lung metastasis after radiotherapy.Her condition was controlled by chemotherapy with liposomal doxorubicin plus cisplatin.CONCLUSION The positive clinical outcome in the patient reveals that this chemotherapy regimen may be an alternative treatment for such a condition.展开更多
Purpose: To describe the extremely rare occurrence of acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid in a young child. Materials & Methods: A 14-year-old boy presented with a left sided facial mass. It was initially thought...Purpose: To describe the extremely rare occurrence of acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid in a young child. Materials & Methods: A 14-year-old boy presented with a left sided facial mass. It was initially thought to be a bug bite or perhaps a wrestling injury. However, it progressed rapidly overall several weeks. CT revealed a well-circumscribed, cystic, 3.9 × 2.8 × 3.2 cmmass centered in the deep lobe of the left parotid gland, also involving the superficial lobe and extending medially through the stylomandibular tunnel with a component extending to the stylomastoid foramen. There was no solid enhancing portion. There were several enlarged level II lymph nodes suspicious for nodal metastases. Results: The mass was biopsied and pathology was consistent with acinic cell carcinoma. Complete left parotidectomy and left selective neck dissection was performed, confirming the diagnosis. Conclusions: Salivary gland neoplasms are rare in children. Less than 5% of salivary gland tumors occur in children. Salivary gland neoplasms account for less than 8% of pediatric head and neck tumors. Approximately 1/3 of salivary gland tumors arising in childhood are malignant;most being mucoepidermoid. Acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland in children is extremely rare, especially in those under age 16, with only a few available case reports. This case was also unusual in that the lesion was predominantly cystic.展开更多
文摘Introduction: The parotid tumors are benign or malignant, primary or secondary neoformations developed at the expense of the parotid gland. The aim of the present study was to describe the indications and results of parotidectomies in the ENT department of the Idrissa Pouye General Hospital in Dakar. Patients & Methods: We conducted a retrospective study between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2012, including all patients who had been consulted for a parotid tumor with or without histological evidence collected in the otolaryngology and anatomy-pathology department of the Idrissa Pouye General Hospital in Dakar. Results: We collected 31 patient files. The mean age was 47.45 years, with extremes of 16 and 74 years. Females predominated, with a sex ratio of 0.82. Swelling of the parotid region was the main reason for consultation in 100% of cases. Parotidectomy was the most frequently performed procedure, accounting for 41.93%. Benign tumors accounted for 72% of cases, the majority being pleomorphic adenomas (50%). The outcome was favorable in 67.74% of cases. Conclusion: Management of parotid tumors at HOGIP would be improved by informing and educating patients to consult early, and by upgrading the technical platform.
文摘AIM:To present computed tomography(CT) findings of different histological subtypes of parotid gland masses in detail and to establish diagnostic strategy.METHODS:From January 2009 to November 2011,56 patients were collected through the histopathology and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems records,which revealed 5 basal cell adenoma(BCA),16 pleomorphic adenoma(PA),25 Warthin's tumor(War-T),3 Kimura's disease(KD) and 7 parotid carcinoma(PCa) cases.All the CT images were retrospectively analyzed by two radiologists in consensus,based on their description of morphology(location,number,size,margin and fibrous capsule) and enhancement patterns of masses.In addition,the diagnostic efficiency of diagnostic strategy is tested.RESULTS:War-T and BCA patients' mean age was 59.9 ± 12.6 years and 58.4 ± 18.2 years;the significant difference was seen in War-T vs PA and BCA vs PA.About 40% of War-Ts presented with bilateral multifocal lesions,a higher ratio than others.Seventy two percent of War-Ts were limited to the superficial lobe,followed by BCA 60% and PA 40%.Vessel facing sign and enlarged lymph nodes were both frequent in War-T,which respectively accounts for 84% and 76% of cases.Rapid contrast enhancement and decreases were unique for War-T.BCA and PA showed obvious delayed enhancement.The diagnostic strategy of parotid gland tumor had a good diagnostic efficiency,with high accuracy,sensitivity and specificity.CONCLUSION:Determination of the histological subtypes of parotid gland masses might be possible based on CT findings and clinical data.A diagnostic strategy with high diagnostic efficiency was established.
文摘BACKGROUND Warthin’s tumor(WT)is composed of several cysts that are lined with tall,bilayered oncocytic columnar cells and lymphoid stroma.Within WT,the two components rarely transform into carcinoma or lymphoma,and when it does,carcinoma is the most common type.Approximately 28 cases of lymphoma with WT have been reported,most of which were non-Hodgkin lymphomas,and only a few cases were Hodgkin lymphomas.In the present report,we studied a case of diffuse large B cell lymphoma(DLBCL)arising from follicular lymphoma(FL)with WT in the parotid gland and its immunophenotypic and genetic features.CASE SUMMARY A 67-year-old man presented with a slowly enlarging right cheek mass for 12 years,and the mass began to change in size over a 2-mo time period.Over time,the patient felt mild local pain and right cheek discomfort.His medical history included a hepatitis B virus infection for 20 years and 30 years of smoking.Gross examination of the excised specimen showed a gray-red and gray-white appearance and a soft texture lobulated external surface neoplasm that measured 9 cm×8 cm×7 cm and was well circumscribed by relative normal parotid gland tissue.In cross section,the cut surfaces of the neoplasm were multicystic and had a homogeneous scaly appearance.A small fluid was discovered in the cyst.Bilateral oxyphilic,cuboidal or polygonal epithelium cells and lymphoid intraparenchymal components were observed.Many medium-to large-sized lymphoid cells were observed diffusely in part of the neoplasm,and a few secondary lymphoid follicles were observed at the center or edge of the neoplasm.Immunohistochemical staining showed that the columnar oncocytic cells were positive for AE1/AE3;neoplastic cells located in coarctate follicular were positive for CD20,Pax-5,bcl-2 and bcl-6;and the adjacent diffusely medium-to large-sized lymphoid cells were positive for Pax-5,bcl-6,CD20,MUM-1,bcl-2 and CD79a.The bcl-6(3q27)break-apart rearrangement was observed,and an Epstein Barr virus test was negative in the tumor cells.The patient survived 6 months after being diagnosed without any treatment.CONCLUSION WT-associated lymphoma is a very rare neoplasm in the parotid gland.Most cases are B cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas and involve middle-age and older males.This case highlights the extremely rare association of DLBCL arising from FL with WT and the importance of deliberate evaluation of the WT intraparenchymal stroma.Molecular detection techniques have potential advantages in the diagnosis of lymphoma with WT.
文摘Multiple parotid gland tumors are unusual. Warthin’s tumor is the most represented neoplasm in this condition. We present a case of bilateral synchronous pleomorphic adenoma affecting the parotid glands in a 28-year-old woman. Clinically, the lesions were similar to solitary pleomorphic adenoma. Both lesions were diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology. A total parotidectomy for left tumor and surgical enucleation for the right tumor, respectively, were performed with no facial nerves injury. A review of the pertinent literature is included.
文摘Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration (FNA) in detecting malignant parotid tumors. Design: A retrospective study of cases series. Setting: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Otorhinolaryngology Department, Kingdom of Bahrain. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out, between January 2009 and December 2018, for all patients diagnosed with parotid tumors at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Data collection was made from medical records, I-seha and laboratory information system (LIS). 87 patients underwent parotidectomy, of which 30 were excluded due to unsatisfactory diagnoses or missing data. The results of fine needle aspirations were analyzed and compared with the corresponding histopathologic diagnosis. Estimation of sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, positive predictive value and accuracy of FNA were calculated. Results: Among the 57 evaluated cases, four cases were further excluded from the final analysis due to unsatisfactory FNA results, therefore only 53 cases remained. The mean age of patients was 48.6 ± 17.2 years. A concordance with histopathology results was observed. 47 cases were diagnosed as benign and five cases were malignant, however, 1 case was diagnosed as malignant by FNA, but not in histopathology. The overall diagnostic accuracy was 98.1% and the prevalence of parotid malignancy was 9.4%. Sensitivity and specificity were 100% and 97.9%, respectively. Positive predictive value was 83.3% while negative predictive value was 100%. Conclusion: Fine needle aspiration is a highly sensitive and specific test in evaluating malignant parotid gland tumors. It is useful and accurate, especially when used hand by hand with the clinical assessment and radiological findings.
文摘Objective:The purpose of the study was to assess diagnostic performance of MSCT images in patients with parotid benign tumors and provide useful criteria for the characterization of their various pathological types preoperatively. Methods: Retrospectively analyzed clinical and imaging characteristics of 84 cases of pathologically confirmed primary parotid benign tumors. MSCT plain-scan and enhanced-scan were performed in all cases. After injection of 50 mL contrast material at a rate of 3.5 mL/s,spiral CT scans were obtained at arterial and venous phases with scanning delay of 30 s and 75 s,respectively. The attenuation change and enhancement patterns in the tumors were assessed. Quantitatively assess the increased CT number of the tumors in different enhanced-phases compared with the plain-scan and the ratio of increased CT number at venous phase scanning to that at arterial phase scanning also was calculated. Results:In all of 84 cases,40 cases were solitary pleomorphic adenomas,29 cases were adenolyphomas,6 cases were multiple tumors,2 cases were bilateral,15 cases were Basal cell tumor,and one of them had two small lesions. The diameter was 1–5 cm in most of cases,whose margin was smooth and clear,cystic changes in some cases. At two-phase scans,pleomorphic adenomas showed a pattern of slight enhancement and venous enhancement,adenolymphomas showed a pattern of strong enhancement at arterial phase scanning with a decrease at venous phase scanning,basal cell tumor showed a pattern of persistent strong enhancement with commonly significant cystic areas. The ratio of increased CT number was significant different between adenolymphomas and other pathological types. Conclusion: The evaluation of enhancement patterns at two-phase enhanced-scan MSCT is helpful in the differential diagnosis of parotid gland benign tumors.
文摘BACKGROUND Frey syndrome,also known as ototemporal nerve syndrome or gustatory sweating syndrome,is one of the most common complications of parotid gland surgery.This condition is characterized by abnormal sensations in the facial skin accompanied by episodes of flushing and sweating triggered by cognitive processes,visual stimuli,or eating.AIM To investigate the preventive effect of acellular dermal matrix(ADM)on Frey syndrome after parotid tumor resection and analyzed the effects of Frey syndrome across various surgical methods and other factors involved in parotid tumor resection.METHODS Retrospective data from 82 patients were analyzed to assess the correlation between sex,age,resection sample size,operation time,operation mode,ADM usage,and occurrence of postoperative Frey syndrome.RESULTS Among the 82 patients,the incidence of Frey syndrome was 56.1%.There were no significant differences in sex,age,or operation time between the two groups(P>0.05).However,there was a significant difference between ADM implantation and occurrence of Frey syndrome(P<0.05).ADM application could reduce the variation in the incidence of Frey syndrome across different operation modes.CONCLUSION ADM can effectively prevent Frey syndrome and delay its onset.
文摘Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate CT and MRI findings of parotid Warthin's tumors (parotid ad- enolymphomas). Methods: CT and MRI findings of 14 patients with pathologically-confirmed Warthin's tumor (10 males and 4 females) were retrospectively analyzed. The average age was 56 years (range 44-77 years). Twelve patients underwent CT plain scan, of which, 10 received the further enhancement; other 2 patients performed MR plain scan, of which, 1 was enhanced. The disease course ranged from 20 days to 4 years with the average of 22 months. Ten patients had the smoking history (71.4%). Results: A total of 22 foal were found in all 14 patients, multiple in one parotid gland in 3 patients, single in one parotid gland in 9 patients and single in bilateral glands in 2 patients (one recurred the tumor in the contralateral gland 14 years after the surgery). Sixteen (72.7%) foci or the main bodies [long diameter of 0.8-5.0 crn with the average of (2.3 + 1.3) crn] were located in the posterior and interior role of the superficial lobe of the parotid gland. The foci were round or oval. The boundary was smooth in 21 (95.5%) loci and blurred in 3 loci which were proved by biopsy to be accompanied with infection. Fourteen foci (77.7%) with uniform density and 4 foci with nonuniform density were found in 12 patients under CT plain. A total of 15 loci in 10 patients were enhanced, 7 (46.7%) on significant enhancement, 5 (33.3%) on moderate enhancement and 3 on slight enhancement. The margin was enhanced slightly in 3 foci. In MR images, the signal of tumor was uniform or nonunifrom, TlWl showed low signal and T2Wl showed moderate or high signal. The envelope displayed signal shadow under plain scan and the enhancement was slightly. Conclusion: For middle or elder males with the smoking history, if they have the foci in the posterior and interior parts of the parotid gland which show clear boundary and significant enhancement, especially for multiple or bilateral foci, parotid Warthin's tumor should be considered firstly.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81874063Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province,No.2008085QH408.
文摘BACKGROUND Pleomorphic adenoma(PA)is the most common type of salivary gland tumor,and its common sites are parotid gland,sinus,nasal septum and cleft palate.PA is an uncommon benign type of tumor occurring in the breast,and there are few reports of cases in Asia.CASE SUMMARY An 84-year-old woman found a mass in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast>1 year ago.The patient underwent a right breast lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy.The pathological diagnosis was PA in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast,and the malignant component was malignant adenomyoepithelioma.The postoperative course was uneventful,and no chemotherapy was administered.At 18 mo of follow-up,the patient is alive and well,with no evidence of recurrent disease.CONCLUSION Patients with breast PA should first undergo extended excision of breast masses followed by pathological examination.If malignancy is confirmed or the surgical margin is positive,modified radical mastectomy should be performed.
文摘Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is an infrequent slow growing epithelial tumour constituting for around less than 1% of all the oral and maxillo-facial malignancies and almost 10% of all the salivary gland tumors. Parotid gland is the second most common site to be involved in the head and neck region along with submandibular gland, Palate being the most common site involved in the oral cavity. Key feature of these tumors include its asymptomatic presentation, indolent nature, typically showing infiltrative growth and peri-neural invasion. Herein, we report a case of adenoid cystic carcinoma of right parotid gland of a 33-year-old male who presented with complaint of painless slow enlargement of left parotid gland and facial muscle weakness. On Examination firm mass in the region of the left parotid gland as well as left facial paralysis was seen. Biopsy results and further management is discussed here within.
基金support of this research by the Mount Sinai Health System and the THANC Foundation
文摘The intimate anatomical relationship of the facial nerve to the parotid parenchyma has a significant influence on the presenting signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of parotid neoplasms.However, to our knowledge, hyperactivity of this nerve, presenting as facial spasm, has never been described as the presenting sign or symptom of a parotid malignancy.We report a case of carcinoma arising in a recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the left parotid gland(i.e., carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma) that presented with hemifacial spasms.We outline the differential diagnosis of hemifacial spasm as well as a proposed pathophysiology.Facial paralysis, lymph node enlargement, skin involvement, and pain have all been associated with parotid malignancies.To date the development of facial spasm has not been reported with parotid malignancies.The most common etiologies for hemifacial spasm are vascular compression of the ipsilateral facial nerve at the cerebellopontine angle(termed primary or idiopathic)(62%), hereditary(2%), secondary to Bell's palsy or facial nerve injury(17%), and hemifacial spasm mimickers(psychogenic, tics, dystonia, myoclonus, myokymia, myorthythmia, and hemimasticatory spasm)(17%).Hemifacial spasm has not been reported in association with a malignant parotid tumor but must be considered in the differential diagnosis of this presenting symptom.
文摘BACKGROUND Only a few cases of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma arising in the submandibular gland have ever been reported,all with a poor prognosis. The standard treatment for salivary gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma is surgical resection combined with postoperative radiotherapy,but the necessity of chemotherapy as well as the most appropriate treatment regimen for patients with distant metastasis after radiotherapy remains controversial.CASE SUMMARY This report presents the case of a 73-year-old woman who suffered submandibular gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma. She accepted surgery to remove the mass; she was found to have lung metastasis after radiotherapy.Her condition was controlled by chemotherapy with liposomal doxorubicin plus cisplatin.CONCLUSION The positive clinical outcome in the patient reveals that this chemotherapy regimen may be an alternative treatment for such a condition.
文摘Purpose: To describe the extremely rare occurrence of acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid in a young child. Materials & Methods: A 14-year-old boy presented with a left sided facial mass. It was initially thought to be a bug bite or perhaps a wrestling injury. However, it progressed rapidly overall several weeks. CT revealed a well-circumscribed, cystic, 3.9 × 2.8 × 3.2 cmmass centered in the deep lobe of the left parotid gland, also involving the superficial lobe and extending medially through the stylomandibular tunnel with a component extending to the stylomastoid foramen. There was no solid enhancing portion. There were several enlarged level II lymph nodes suspicious for nodal metastases. Results: The mass was biopsied and pathology was consistent with acinic cell carcinoma. Complete left parotidectomy and left selective neck dissection was performed, confirming the diagnosis. Conclusions: Salivary gland neoplasms are rare in children. Less than 5% of salivary gland tumors occur in children. Salivary gland neoplasms account for less than 8% of pediatric head and neck tumors. Approximately 1/3 of salivary gland tumors arising in childhood are malignant;most being mucoepidermoid. Acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland in children is extremely rare, especially in those under age 16, with only a few available case reports. This case was also unusual in that the lesion was predominantly cystic.