Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5641699 Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2017 30 Pages PDF
Abstract
We consider SPA a benign tumor with progressive growth, which is occasionally painful. It occurs around age 40 years and occurs more often in female patients. Fine needle aspiration biopsy does not provide an adequate preoperative diagnosis. Recurrences are infrequent. Follow-up should be customized according to the pathologic findings. Malignant transformation may occur. Superficial parotidectomy with facial nerve preservation is the treatment of choice.
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