| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4110322 | European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryIntroductionAcinic cell carcinoma is a rare form (2–4%) of parotid tumor. It is, however, the most frequent form of bilateral parotid tumor and the second most frequent form in children.Case reportA 22-year-old man had several years’ history of left parotid tumor, discovered to be acinic cell carcinoma. MRI found a synchronous contralateral tumor of the same histologic nature.Discussion/ConclusionThis case highlights the need for rigorous examination of the contralateral parotid in case of parotid tumor and especially of acinic cell carcinoma.
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Authors
N. Durand, E. Mourrain-Langlois, F. Leclair, O. Malard,