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Mandibular pathology presenting as a parotid tumour

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Jennifer Ling  and
David Barnard
Jennifer Ling
Affiliation:
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
David Barnard*
Affiliation:
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
*
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LY.
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Abstract

Swelling in the parotid region is often the presenting sign of a tumour of salivary gland origin. However, the possibility of disease involving adjacent structures must always be considered. Three cases are presented where pathology of the mandibular ramus presented as swelling in the parotid region. A clinical diagnosis of a parotid tumour was made, parotidectomy scheduled, and in two cases carried out before the correct diagnosis was reached. Difficulties of differential diagnosis are discussed, and imaging techniques reviewed. The value of plain radiographs of the adjacent hard tissues is emphasised. Careful interpretation should be based on a sound understanding of pathology of the jaws.

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 10 , October 1988 , pp. 896 - 900
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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