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Karim N Chahine1, Souheil M Tohme, Camil J Chouairy
1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, St. George University Medical Center, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon. k.chahine@excite.com
Abstract:
In adults, hemangioma is a rare presentation of a parotid mass. In this report, we present a case of a 40-year-old lady complaining of a swelling in the right inferior parotid region. Imaging studies revealed a cystic lesion of the right parotid gland. Fine needle aspiration cytology was not significantly helpful in revealing the diagnosis. In the operating room, a vascular cystic lesion was found in the deep lobe of the right parotid gland. Pathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma. In this case report, we discuss a rare pathology in the adult population, and review different aspects in its diagnosis and treatment.
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