Case Report of Primary Parotid Gland Lymphoma
Author Information
Author(s): Konofaos Petros, Spartalis Eleftherios, Katsaronis Paraskevas, Kouraklis Grigorios
Primary Institution: 2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, 'LAIKO' General Hospital, Athens, Greece
Conclusion
Salivary gland mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cystic or bilateral salivary gland lesions.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a non-tender left facial swelling for approximately three years.
- Histopathological examination confirmed low-grade marginal-zone B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Postoperative recovery was uneventful with intact facial nerve function.
Takeaway
A 78-year-old woman had a lump in her parotid gland that turned out to be a type of lymphoma, which is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Surgery was done to remove it, and she is doing well after 13 months.
Methodology
The patient underwent resection of the left parotid gland with preservation of the left facial nerve, followed by histopathological examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 78-year-old Caucasian female smoker.
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