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A clinicopathological study on morphological pattern and management of parotid tumours: a multicentric experience
Authors:
Arghya Basu ,
B. R. Singh Hospital & Research Centre, Eastern Railways, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
Arnab Mondal,
IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
Harish Kela,
IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
Soumika Biswas
N.R.S Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
Abstract
Introduction
Parotid tumours are heterogeneous neoplasms with complex morphology and dubious clinical characters. The aim of our study was to assess the demographics, frequency, morphology, management & long term follow up results of the patients undergoing parotidectomy.
Methodology
This prospective study was conducted on all parotidectomies performed at the Dept. of Surgery and Surgical Oncology of three premiere teaching institutes of Kolkata between January 2011 to December 2015.
Result and discussion
The mean age of presentation in our study was comparable with other series [9,10]. Pleomorphic adenoma was most common with 51 (41.5%) patients and Warthin's tumour was 2nd most common with 19 (15.4%) patients. Permanent facial nerve palsy was seen in 0.04% of our patients. Pain (41.3%) and swelling (100%) were the most frequent presenting feature of malignancy. 15 (34%) patients with malignant tumour required additional reconstruction by pectoralis major myocutaneous flap.
Conclusion
Our study came out with many similarities in clinical course of parotid tumours in other parts of the world as well as a few individual findings. Surgery with optimum preoperative planning and counselling remains the mainstay of treatment.
How to Cite:
Basu A, Mondal A, Kela H, Biswas S. A clinicopathological study on morphological pattern and management of parotid tumours: a multicentric experience. Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery. 2017;35(4):18–22. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljs.v35i4.8434
Published on
29 Dec 2017.
Peer Reviewed
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