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Recurrent Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland
Ozan Gökdoğan1, Ahmet Koybasioglu
1*Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ankara Memorial Hospital, Balgat, Ankara, Turkey.
Background:
Lymphoepithelial carcinomas (LECs) are rare tumors of parotid gland. Although few cases were reported in literature, there is no reported recurrent case.
Method:
The authors report a case of recurrent LEC after 8 months of primary surgery. Total parotidectomy and selective neck dissection surgery were performed. Radiation therapy after surgery was planned. Patient had partial facial weakness in the early postoperative period that was getting better with follow-up.
Conclusions:
In the diagnosis of LECs of parotid region, nasopharyngeal carcinomas must be excluded. If LECs are not treated properly, recurrences may occur.
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