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PubMed1998

Lymphoepithelial cyst of the parotid gland--a case report.

The lymphoepithelial cyst has been commonly termed branchial cleft cyst or branchial cyst. Although many theories, including the branchial apparatus theory, thymic duct theory, and inclusion theory, have been put forward, the etiology is still controversial. Parotid lymphoepithelial cysts are rare and could be divided into two groups, AIDS-related and non-AIDS related, by the relationship with HIV infection. A non-AIDS related lymphoepithelial cyst of left parotid gland in an 81-year-old man presenting as a parotid tumor is described. A left partial parotidectomy was carried out to remove the lesion. There was no recurrence after 2 years. Lymphoepithelial cysts of the parotid gland are often misdiagnosed as other benign tumors in spite of detailed preoperative investigations. Thus a pathological proof is needed for precise diagnosis. In addition, we also need to take the possibility of HIV infection into consideration, although Taiwan is not an AIDS epidemic area.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗

PubMed1998

[Therapeutic strategies for the treatment of parotid gland malignancies].

Parotid gland neoplasms include a quite heterogeneous group of histotypes with markedly different biological characteristics and evolution, thus requiring different forms of treatment. The present study evaluated the effects surgery and radiotherapy have on local disease control, survival rates and onset of locoregional recurrences. 126 malignant parotid tumors were examined (59 males, 67 females; age range 11 to 88 years; mean age 62 years) with a minimum of 1 year follow-up. The most malignant tumors were those most frequently seen in this case study (68%). Surgery was performed in 81 subjects (83.5%). Conservative total parotidectomy was the procedure most frequently performed (60/81, 74%). The overall 5-year survival rate was around 54% while 47% were "disease-free" patients at 5 years. When the subjects were broken down into 2 groups according to the degree of malignancy (high or low), the survival curve for disease-free subjects showed some differences (respectively 52% and 42%). The choice of treatment for the primary T significantly affect survival. Radiotherapy alone proved much less satisfactory than surgery (p < 0.01). The 5-year survival rate following a combination of surgery and subsequent radiotherapy was 52%, while it was 47% for those treated by surgery alone. An examination of the type of surgery performed revealed a difference in survival between those treated with preservation of the VII cranial nerve (52% at 5 years) and the more radical surgery (43% at 5 years) although this difference was not statistically significant. The incidence of recurrence was 25.7% (25 cases out of 97), of which 88% arose within the first 2 years. In conclusion, it has been seen that malignant parotid gland neoplasms are highly aggressive and the treatment of choice appears to be surgery plus radiotherapy whenever the clinical-biological features of the neoplasm warrant it. The surgical approach to the facial nerve should be as conservative as possible, reserving utmost radicality for the most advanced cases compromising the adjacent structures.

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PubMed2026

Long-Term Survey to Assess Recurrence and Complications of Surgically Treated Pleomorphic Adenoma.

OBJECTIVE(S): To (1) report on the long-term recurrence rate of surgically managed pleomorphic adenoma (PA) and (2) assess long-term surgical outcomes after parotidectomyMethods:Cross-sectional survey of all patients with a pathologic diagnosis of PA who underwent surgical management in a tertiary care center from 01/1997 to 12/2023 and had access to an electronic patient portal. Surveys were delivered via electronic patient portal or phone call with 6 questions to assess recurrence and long-term surgical outcomes. Time to first recurrence and recurrence free survival were analyzed using a Kaplan-Meier curve. RESULTS: Seven hundred-forty-five patients met inclusion criteria and received the survey, with a 56% response rate (n = 420). The clinical median follow-up length was 51 days, which extended to a median length of 6.2 years following the survey. The median change in follow-up length was 5.37 years (P < .001). The recurrence rate was 1% at 5 years, with a median time to first recurrence of 7.54 years. 13% and 9% of responders reported facial asymmetry and incisional cosmetic concerns, respectively. 33% of patients reported experiencing Frey syndrome, which increased from 5.2% of survey responders with documented Frey syndrome at their original post-operative assessment. CONCLUSION: Long-term assessment of PA outcomes confirms low recurrence rates, suggesting regular surveillance of recurrence is likely unnecessary. Complaints of Frey syndrome increased in frequency with longer term follow-up, which should be considered during patient counseling. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3.

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PubMed1950