Cystic lesion in the area of the vestibular folds

Warthin tumor is the second most frequently seen benign tumor of the salivary glands and is generally located in the parotid gland. Although extraparotideal manifestations in the small salivary glands are rare, the occurrence of cystic lesions in the area of the nasopharynx, eyelid, oral cavity or v...

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Published in:HNO 2012-03, Vol.60 (3), p.231
Main Authors: Pump, J B, Schröck, A, Ozretić, L, Bootz, F
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Adenolymphoma - pathology
Adenolymphoma - surgery
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Salivary Gland Neoplasms - pathology
Salivary Gland Neoplasms - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Warthin tumor is the second most frequently seen benign tumor of the salivary glands and is generally located in the parotid gland. Although extraparotideal manifestations in the small salivary glands are rare, the occurrence of cystic lesions in the area of the nasopharynx, eyelid, oral cavity or vestibular folds should include the Warthin tumor in the differential diagnosis. The therapy of choice is complete surgical tumor resection.
ISSN:1433-0458
DOI:10.1007/s00106-011-2397-6