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Fayez A A Alrohaimi1, Muath Abuhaimed1, Homood M Almutairi2
1Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus
|February 28, 2022
Summary
A Warthin's tumor, a benign parotid gland tumor, was successfully removed using a novel cosmetic incision parotidectomy technique. This minimally invasive approach offers a new surgical option for parotid gland masses.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Warthin's tumor is a benign salivary gland neoplasm, commonly occurring in the parotid gland.
- Surgical excision is the standard treatment for symptomatic or growing parotid masses.
- Minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce surgical morbidity and improve cosmetic outcomes.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old male presented with a slowly enlarging, asymptomatic right parotid mass.
- Physical examination revealed a 2x2 cm superficial, soft, painless, and mobile mass.
- Imaging and fine needle aspiration confirmed a Warthin's tumor in the right parotid tail.
Findings:
- The patient underwent complete excision of the Warthin's tumor via a minimal cosmetic incision parotidectomy.
- The surgical approach utilized a pre- and postauricular sulcus incision without extensions.
- The procedure was completed without intraoperative or postoperative complications.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the feasibility and safety of a novel, minimally invasive parotidectomy for Warthin's tumor.
- The cosmetic incision technique offers a potentially superior aesthetic result compared to traditional parotidectomy incisions.
- This approach may be considered for other benign parotid gland tumors, enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery.
