A Tahim1, H Aludden1, S Jawad1, Z Sadiq1. 1. Present Address: Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University College London Hospital, 250 Euston Rd, Bloomsbury, London, NW1 2BU UK.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Removing deep parotid lobe lesions often requires a mandibulotomy procedure which carries with it a risk of significant morbidity. A transoral approach may help mitigate against complications but is technically demanding due to limited access in an area with a close relation to the internal carotid artery. METHODS: We describe a multi-disciplinary approach with the use of intraoral ultrasound-guided wire localization of a low-grade acinic cell carcinoma located in the deep lobe of the right parotid gland. RESULTS: Our multi-disciplinary approach facilitated the complete removal of this deep lobe parotid lesion via a transoral approach with minimal post-operative sequelae or complications. CONCLUSION: In selected cases, with appropriate expertise, this dynamic approach can potentially be used even for malignant disease to limit post-operative morbidity when managing small deep parotid lobe lesions.
PURPOSE: Removing deep parotid lobe lesions often requires a mandibulotomy procedure which carries with it a risk of significant morbidity. A transoral approach may help mitigate against complications but is technically demanding due to limited access in an area with a close relation to the internal carotid artery. METHODS: We describe a multi-disciplinary approach with the use of intraoral ultrasound-guided wire localization of a low-grade acinic cell carcinoma located in the deep lobe of the right parotid gland. RESULTS: Our multi-disciplinary approach facilitated the complete removal of this deep lobe parotid lesion via a transoral approach with minimal post-operative sequelae or complications. CONCLUSION: In selected cases, with appropriate expertise, this dynamic approach can potentially be used even for malignant disease to limit post-operative morbidity when managing small deep parotid lobe lesions.
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Keywords:
Acinic cell carcinoma; Deep parotid lesion; Intraoral ultrasound; MDT