Lipoma of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report

Abstract

Lipoma of the parotid gland is extremely rare, accounting for only 0,6% -4,4% of all parotid tumors. We present a rare case of lipoma of the superficial parotid lobe. A 68 -year-old man, presented in our department with a mass of the left parotid region. Clinical examination revealed a mobile, soft, non-tender mass in the area of the left parotid gland. MRI concluded to a lipoma of the superficial lobe of parotid gland. Parotidectomy preserving the facial nerve was performed. No complication nor recurrence were noted after a follow-up of 12 months. Lipoma arising in the parotid gland is extremely rare. Resection of this tumor requires full exposure of the facial nerve and its branches.