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Mucocele mimicking a Warthin's tumour recurrence

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. Rejali ,
R. Simo  and
M. Small
D. Rejali*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
R. Simo
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
M. Small
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
*
Address for correspondence: D. Rejali, 30 Frances Avenue, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 4BJ
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Abstract

We report an unusual case of an extravasation mucocele complicating superficial parotidectomy. The tumour excised was a Warthin's tumour. Three months following theprimary surgery a cystic lesion appeared in the parotid bed. It was initially thought to represent a recurrence. The area was re-explored and a mucocele excised. The pathogenesisof mucoceles and the difficulties encountered when dealing with parotid tumour recurrenceare discussed.

Keywords

AdenolymphomaParotid neoplasmPost-operative complications
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 11 , November 1998 , pp. 1092 - 1094
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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