A rare case of parotid gland lipoma arising from the superficial lobe of the parotid gland

Raju, D Rama; Srikanth, Goud G; Arutla, Rashmitha; Kistareddy, Shivaranjani

doi:10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_17_20

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“…2 When the tumor is well capsulated after surgery, the recurrence probability for lipomas is 5%. 9,10,18 The preferred surgery approach is a superficial parotidectomy with facial nerve preservation, as it allows a better clearance of the tumor with less risk of recurrence. 2 In this case, excision of the lipoma and superficial parotidectomy were performed with appropriate facial nerve dissection so that the entire lipoma could be excised without injuring the facial nerve.…”

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“…Adipose tissue is known to exist in salivary glands; however, lipomas, particularly those of the parotid gland, are quite uncommon. 8 9 Lipomatous lesions of the parotid gland are considered as an initial diagnosis in parotid gland swelling. 2 Only 15 to 25% of lipomas and their variants are seen in the head and neck region on average, especially in the superficial and subcutaneous layers.…”

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“…[5][6][7] Males are 10 times more likely than females to have lipomas, which are often discov-ered between the fifth and sixth decades of life. 8,9 Most lipomas grow quietly, painlessly, and asymptomatically, and they may affect surrounding structures. 10 Due to the rarity of lipoma in the parotid gland regions, an accurate diagnostic method is required to make a conclusive diagnosis.…”

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“… 5 6 7 Males are 10 times more likely than females to have lipomas, which are often discovered between the fifth and sixth decades of life. 8 9 Most lipomas grow quietly, painlessly, and asymptomatically, and they may affect surrounding structures. 10 …”

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“…A more accurate diagnosis of these tumors have been made possible by improved preoperative evaluation tools including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). 1 9 A surgical procedure of these tumors is challenging because of the anatomical barrier where facial nerves cross throughout the parotid gland, thus increasing the risk of nerve injury and damage during surgery. A well-established surgical technique, special precautions, and attention to anatomical structures around the surgical area, as well as follow-up after surgery, are important to reduce and manage those risks.…”

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Lipoma in Parotid Gland: A Rare Case Report

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Lipoma is a benign, rare, mesenchymal tumor found in the head and neck region, especially in the parotid gland. It thus requires a careful and precise examination to establish a diagnosis. A surgical procedure of the parotid gland is challenging due to the associated risk factor of facial nerve injury. We report a rare case of head and neck region lipoma between the superficial and deep lobe of the parotid gland. A 44-year-old female patient was presented with the chief complaint of a painless lump on the left front ear to the left cheek for about 1 year. There were no complaints of tooth pain before the lump appeared, and there were no lumps in other regions. A fine-needle aspiration biopsy, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging were all performed to establish the preoperative diagnosis and to plan the correct surgical approach. Lipoma was the initial clinical diagnosis, and a surgical excision with superficial parotidectomy and facialis nerve preservation was performed. Follow-up examinations were conducted to assess any facial nerve injury complications. Conclusion Lipoma rarely grows in the parotid gland. Careful diagnosis should be performed to establish a precise surgery for parotid dissection and facial nerve preservation.

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Intraparotid lipoma: a diagnostic perplexity

Sharma,

Bhadwal

2024

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Lipoma, a benign tumor composed of mature adipocytes, rarely makes clinicians inquisitive as it has an excellent prognosis. It is interestingly the most common and less concerned mesenchymal tumor in the adult age group. Mostly, reported in subcutaneous tissue but can be deep-seated also. However, lipoma at unusual locations like the parotid gland are often less studied and account for up to 0.6-4.4% of all documented benign parotid gland tumors. A 58-year-old female presented with a complaint of right cheek swelling which was insidious in onset, progressively increasing in size, and painless with no history of dysphagia or odynophagia. Local examination revealed a soft mobile mass with an intact facial nerve function test. Fine needle aspiration cytology of the lesion revealed findings of lipoma. The patient underwent surgical excision for the same after confirmation with radiology. Histopathology of the resected tumor confirmed features of an intraparotid lipoma. Thus, an accurate sequential approach can help plan for definitive surgery and tumor removal without risk of recurrence.

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A rare case of parotid gland lipoma arising from the superficial lobe of the parotid gland

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Lipoma in Parotid Gland: A Rare Case Report

Lipoma in Parotid Gland: A Rare Case Report

Intraparotid lipoma: a diagnostic perplexity

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