Peculiar presentation of extraparotid Warthin’s tumour

Aim of the study: To emphasize the importance of meticulous history and examination as well as the awareness of various possibilities of diagnosis and management. Case study: Warthin’s tumour is a benign tumour which mostly arises from the parotid gland and rarely involves minor salivary glands. Ext...

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Published in:Paediatrics and Family Medicine 2019-01, Vol.15 (4), p.424-426
Main Authors: Meor Abdul Malik, Muhammad Fawwaz bin, Saniasiaya, Jeyasakthy, Abdul Halim, Azwarizan, Abdul Gani, Norhaslinda, Sulaiman, Nazlinda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Cysts
Endoscopy
Exocrine glands
Hospitals
Larynx
Lymphatic system
Neck
Oral cancer
Otolaryngology
Surgeons
Tomography
Tumors
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Summary:Aim of the study: To emphasize the importance of meticulous history and examination as well as the awareness of various possibilities of diagnosis and management. Case study: Warthin’s tumour is a benign tumour which mostly arises from the parotid gland and rarely involves minor salivary glands. Extraparotid or ectopic Warthin’s tumour most commonly involves the submandibular gland. We report a rare case of nasopharyngeal Warthin’s tumour with an unusual presentation. A 59-year-old man presented with left submandibular swelling with right-sided nasopharyngeal fullness. Biopsy of the nasopharyngeal mass along with imaging was suggestive of Warthin’s tumour. Conclusion: We would like to highlight the challenge in diagnosing this entity and discuss its management.
ISSN:1734-1531
2451-0742
DOI:10.15557/PiMR.2019.0074