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Warthin tumor of the oropharyngeal minor salivary gland

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Warthin tumor is the second most common benign salivary gland tumor that classically arises in the parotid gland. It can be synchronous, metachronous, multifocal, bilateral, or unilateral, which complicates diagnosis and management. Rare cases of Warthin tumor of the minor salivary gland are described, but no cases of unilateral, synchronous Warthin tumor involving the parotid and minor salivary gland have been reported. We present a case of Warthin tumor arising from a minor salivary gland in the left oropharynx of a 71-year-old male with a previous history of left parotid Warthin tumor, later determined to be synchronous.

Source: SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1177/2050313x18818712

Authors: Nicole Diaz-Segarra, Lauren K Young, Kristin Levin, William Rafferty, Joshua Brody, Yekaterina Koshkareva

Institutions: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Cooper University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000