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Enucleated parotid tumours.

J D Maynard1

  • 1Gordon Museum, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.

The British Journal of Surgery
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
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Inadvertent enucleation of parotid tumors, including adenomas and carcinomas, led to microscopic recurrence in several cases. Wide resection with nerve dissection is recommended for such instances to prevent tumor regrowth.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Head and Neck Surgery

Background:

  • Parotid gland tumors are relatively rare, with benign tumors being more common than malignant ones.
  • Misdiagnosis and inappropriate surgical management, such as enucleation instead of wide excision, can lead to adverse outcomes.
  • Lower pole parotid tumors can be mistaken for lymph nodes, leading to surgical errors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of inadvertent enucleation of parotid tumors.
  • To determine the rate of recurrence following enucleation of parotid tumors.
  • To recommend optimal surgical management for parotid tumors initially treated with enucleation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patients with parotid tumors initially treated with enucleation.

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  • Analysis of tumor types, including pleomorphic adenoma, monomorphic adenoma, and acinic cell carcinoma.
  • Assessment of recurrence rates after wide excision of the operative site within two months.

    • Main Results:

    • Five pleomorphic adenomas, one monomorphic adenoma, and one acinic cell carcinoma were enucleated, initially mistaken for lymph nodes.
    • Microscopic recurrence was observed in three cases after wide excision of the operative site.
    • Three enucleated carcinomas showed rapid recurrence, highlighting the aggressive nature of these tumors when inadequately treated.

    Conclusions:

    • Inadvertent enucleation of parotid tumors, particularly malignant ones, is associated with a high risk of recurrence.
    • Wide resection of the operative site, including nerve dissection, is crucial for managing parotid tumors initially treated with enucleation.
    • Prompt re-operation with adequate margins is essential to improve outcomes for patients with parotid tumors that have undergone enucleation.