Giant Parotid Tumor

Authors

  • Shaukat Malik
  • Khalid Ashrafi
  • Qaiser Sajjad

Keywords:

malignant parotid tumor, rapid growth phase, adenoid cystic, giant long standing tumor

Abstract

Malignant parotid tumors are uncommon tumors. Although pleomorphic adenoma is the commonest benign tumor of the parotid accounting for 65% of tumors but malignant tumors are also seen frequently in parotid gland. Normally these tumors are slow growing with a long history of lump in the parotid gland. The rapid growth phase in these tumors indicate malignant transformation. The involvement of facial nerve is a late symptom and denote advance stage. We are presenting a giant malignant tumor of the parotid gland measuring 22cm x 15cm in a lady of 50 years. To the best of our knowledge this is the biggest tumor reported so far in Pakistan.

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Published

2012-12-31

How to Cite

Malik, S. ., Ashrafi, K. ., & Sajjad, Q. . (2012). Giant Parotid Tumor. Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2(2), 35–37. Retrieved from https://jbumdc.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/43

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2012): Volume 2 Issue 2

Section

Case Report

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Copyright (c) 2012 Shaukat Malik, Khalid Ashrafi, Qaiser Sajjad

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