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Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer
Published on: March 1, 2015
Intraparotid facial varix
Jeffrey E Silpe1, Regis Hila1, Gregg S Landis1
1Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY.
Abstract:
A 72-year-old man had presented with a 4-day history of progressive left-sided facial swelling associated with pain. The physical examination revealed left facial fullness over the parotid gland without tenderness to palpation. His vital signs and laboratory test findings were within normal limits. A computed tomography scan demonstrated a left facial varix measuring 3.4 cm × 2.8 cm within an unremarkable-appearing parotid gland. Parotidectomy vs close observation were discussed, and the patient decided to pursue nonoperative management. Ultimately, his symptoms were self-limited, and the swelling had resolved within 6 months after the diagnosis. Interval computed tomography demonstrated a thrombosed left facial varix measuring 1.3 cm × 1.1 cm.
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