[Parotid gland tumor histopathologic picture and treatment]

The records of 41 patients with tumours of the parotid gland treated in ORL Clinic in Białystok from 1990-1995. Were retrospectively reviewed. Malignant tumours constituted 11.5% of all tumours. The most common benign tumour was pleomorphic adenoma. Superficial or total parotidectomy was used as the method of treatment. The incidence of facial nerve dysfunction was 4.87%. Only 4.87% of patients developed Frey's syndrome.