Oncocytoma of Parotid gland: Case report of an uncommon tumor

Oncocytoma of Parotid gland: Case report

Authors

  • Vadisha Srinivas Bhat
  • Satheesh Kumar Bhandary B
  • Rajeshwary Aroor
  • Shama Shetty
  • Shravan Alva

Keywords:

Oncocytoma; Parotid gland; superficial parotidectomy

Abstract

Oncocytoma of the salivary glands are benign epithelial tumors which are extremely rare, accounting for less than 1% of all salivary gland neoplasms. It is common in parotid gland, presenting as a unilateral solitary nodule. It is usually found in elderly people. We report a case of oncocytoma of parotid gland in a 46 year old female. The tumor was excised with superficial parotidectomy.

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Published

2015-10-31

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 5 (2015)

Section

Case Report