Abstract
Lipomatosis of the parotid gland is a very rare tumour and its discovery in a child is exceptional. These tumours are not generally considered in the preoperative differential diagnosis of parotid region neoplasms because of their rarity. The treatment of choice is surgical excision, with a superficial or total parotidectomy, preserving the facial nerve. Long-term follow-up is advised due to possible microscopic infiltration. A case of lipomatosis of the parotid gland in a 4-month-old child is reported. (C) 2000 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 699-701 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | British Journal of Plastic Surgery |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Childhood
- Lipomatosis
- Parotid neoplasm
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery