Cosmetic Control of Parotid Gland Hypertrophy Using Radiation Therapy

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 271-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan J. Beitler ◽  
Richard V. Smith ◽  
Carl E. Silver ◽  
Robin Mitnick ◽  
Igbal Habib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Parotid Gland

scholarly journals Postoperative Radiation Therapy for Parotid Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Meghan P. Olsen ◽  
Allen O. Mitchell ◽  
Edward F. Miles
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Adjuvant Radiation ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Postoperative Radiation ◽  
Postoperative Radiation Therapy ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Salivary gland cancers are rare and represent approximately 5% of all head and neck cancers and only 0.3% of all malignancies. The majority (75%) of salivary gland tumors occur in the parotid gland, and while benign lesions are more common, mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) makes up 40–50% of malignant parotid gland tumors. No randomized controlled trials exist regarding the role of adjuvant radiation for patients who undergo surgical resection of low-grade MECs. Herein, we report two cases of successful postoperative radiation therapy in low-grade, pT2N0 MEC of the parotid gland. The role of adjuvant radiation therapy for patients with MEC of the parotid gland is based on data from institution reviews and lacks data from randomized controlled trials. Per our review of the literature, the pathological findings of positive surgical margins and/or perineural invasion in two patients with low-grade MEC of the parotid gland warranted adjuvant radiation for improved local control after partial parotidectomy. Both patients tolerated postoperative radiation therapy with only mild side effects and, at last follow-up, five years after completion of therapy, had no clinical or radiographic evidence of either local recurrence or distant metastasis.

Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma of the parotid gland

2009 ◽  
Vol 124 (5) ◽  
pp. 569-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Zainal ◽  
M Y Razif ◽  
M Makhashen ◽  
M Swaminathan ◽  
A Mazita
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Warthin’S Tumour ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

AbstractObjectives:To highlight the first reported case of necrobiotic xanthogranuloma of the parotid gland. We also review the clinical presentations and treatments for this rare condition.Method:Case report and review of necrobiotic xanthogranuloma.Results:A 48-year-old man presented with a right parotid mass. Fine needle aspiration cytology was suggestive of Warthin's tumour, for which the patient underwent a subtotal parotidectomy. The final histopathological diagnosis was necrobiotic xanthogranuloma.Conclusions:Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma may clinically mimic commoner tumours such as Warthin's tumour. Once diagnosed, the clinician should be wary of extracutaneous manifestations and paraproteinaemias. Because of the variability of presentation, there is no consensus on the best treatment for necrobiotic xanthogranuloma, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, interferon, plasmapheresis and radiation therapy.

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