Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2001 Mar;44(3):337-340.

Surgical Treatment of Primary and Metastatic Malignant Tumors of the Accessory Parotid Gland

• Choi EC
• Koh YW
• Choi JJ
• Chung SH
• Hong HJ
• Han SJ

Abstract

Abstract Tumor of the accessory parotid gland is frequently mistaken as a cheek subcutaneous tumor because of its location and rarity. Preoperative tissue diagnosis is imperative for proper treatment of this rare tumor. In technical point of view, the parotidectomy approach with wide facial nerve dissection and careful elevation of cheek flap is the key to safe resection of the tumor without complication of facial nerve injury. We report one case each of primary and metastatic cancer of accessory parotid gland with a brief review of literature.

Keyword

Accessory parotid gland; Parotidectomy; Parotid cancer

MeSH Terms

Cheek
Diagnosis
Facial Nerve
Facial Nerve Injuries
Parotid Gland*
Parotid Neoplasms