Investigation of the surgical strategies for unilateral multifocal cystadenolymphomas of the parotid gland

The multifocal nature of cystadenolymphomas of the parotid gland, also known as Warthin ’s tumors, has been well documented, with a reported incidence of 6.2–50% in the relevant literature [1–6]. Our therapeutic strategy in treating these tumors is determined by the need for low perioperative morbidity if revision surgery is required for an ipsilateral metachronous tumor. When th e primary surgical removal of very large cystadenolymphomas involves dissection of the facial nerve trunk and at least one of its main branches, excessive scar formation around this critical structure is to be expected, increasing the risk of iatrogenic damage to the facial nerve during any revision surgery.

Source: Oral Oncology - June 1, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Konstantinos Mantsopoulos, Michael Koch, Miguel Goncalves, Heinrich Iro Source Type: research