Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2021 Mar;64(3):192-196. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2020.00290.

Recurred Minor Salivary Gland Cancer in Base of Tongue, Endoscopic Neck Management

• Yoon SY
• Lee GH
• Song KJ
• Cho YJ
• Hong HJ

• KMID: 2513939
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2020.00290

Abstract

A 45-year-old female who presented with a salivary gland tumor on the oral and base of the tongue underwent surgery via intraoral approach. It led to a recurrence of the primary site and metastasis to bilateral cervical lymph nodes within 5 years of surgery. We performed resection of the recurred tumor via transoral approach and endoscope assisted neck dissection via retroauricular approach. The patient has been alive for 5 years without recurrence or any complications. We report on this case where a minimally invasive approach was used to obtain excellent cosmetic results and outstanding surgical outcomes.

Keyword

Endoscopic surgical procedure; Lymph node metastasis; Malignant epithelial tumor; Minimally invasive surgical procedure; Minor salivary gland; Salivary gland cancer