Management of lipomas arising from deep lobe of the parotid gland

Ülkü, Çağatay Han; Uyar, Yavuz; Ünaldi, Deniz

doi:10.1016/j.anl.2004.09.004

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“…They represent between 0.6 and 4.4% of parotid tumors in the literature. [1,5,6] In our series, they accounted for 2% of all parotid tumors and 2.6% of benign tumors. Their distribution was classic with a strong male predominance (sex ratio 5:1) and an age of discovery around the 6th decade.…”

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“…On CT, it appears as a hypodense and homogeneous lesion. However, MRI remains the best diagnostic technique as it pinpoints the lipoma in the parotid gland and possible extensions to the deep lobe [6]. MRI usually shows a strong signal on T1-and T2-weighted MR images, without contrast media enhancement and with a weak signal on fat-suppressed images.…”

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“…Most published series on this subject date back to more than 20 years [1][2][3][4]. Recent advances in imaging now allow a better understanding of this disease, and there are several recent publications studying this pathology [5,6] although the majority of the literature on this subject consists of individual cases reports [7][8][9].…”

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Is surgical excision of lipomas arising from the parotid gland systematically required?

Fakhry

Michel

Varoquaux

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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Lipomas arising from the parotid gland are very rare. We report a 10-year experience in a single institution (La Timone University Hospital of Marseille, France). Among 614 parotidectomies for neoplasms performed from 1998 to 2008, 12 lipomas were identified. A retrospective analysis based on medical records was made. Evaluation, analysis and current management of lipomas of the parotid gland are described. Lipomas accounted for 2% of all parotid neoplasms and 2.6% of benign tumors in our series. The median age of patients was 60 years with a M/F sex ratio of 5-1. The main presentation was a soft asymptomatic, slow-growing, mobile mass although 30% had an indurated mass on palpation. Diagnosis of lipoma, based on the results of imaging, was made preoperatively in all cases. The mean tumor duration prior to excision was 11.5 months. The surgical decision was made regarding increased swelling with functional/esthetic discomfort in 83% of cases. Partial parotidectomy was performed in most cases. Postoperative complications occurred in 16% of cases although no permanent complication was observed. No recurrence was observed in our series. Histologically, 92% of tumors were classic lipomas. Lipomas can be clinically misleading since 30% of patients in our series showed an indurated mass on palpation. Preoperative imaging, especially MRI, is the cornerstone of their management as it allows very accurate lipoma diagnosis. Since in our series, diagnosis of lipoma had been made preoperatively in all cases, the surgical excision could be delayed and finally surgical decision has been made for esthetic and/or functional considerations in more than 80% of cases.

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Is surgical excision of lipomas arising from the parotid gland systematically required?

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Michel

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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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“…[4] The symptoms of lipomas may vary depending on the localization (commonly reported in the posterior cervical triangle) and when located in the retropharyngeal area, may reach huge dimensions until they become symptomatic. [2,5] Owing to the expansile capability of the retropharyngeal space, slowlygrowing tumors generally do not become symptomatic till they reach huge dimensions. The most common symptoms are wheezing, dyspnea, dysphagia and snoring as in our case.…”

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“…Although some cases reported in the literature were followed up since the patient denied surgery, the definitive treatment of retropharyngeal lipomas is surgery. [1,5,6,11] The treatment of large or deeply located symptomatic lipomas is classically total excision with its capsule. Although there are many surgical approaches in treatment of retropharyngeal lipomas, the best surgical field of view can be obtained by a transcervical approach, which is preferred for huge retropharyngeal lipomas.…”

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A huge retropharyngeal lipoma causing obstructive sleep apnea

Çelik¹

2017

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg

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Lipomatous lesions of the parotid gland: Analysis of 70 cases

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We present the largest series, to our knowledge, of lipomatous lesions of the parotid gland. These masses, although rare, should be considered in the evaluation of a parotid mass. This series provides insight into the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and surgical treatment of parotid lipomatous lesions. Surgical extent depends on lesion location in the gland. Lipomatous masses can be effectively treated surgically with low morbidity and high cure rates.

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Management of lipomas arising from deep lobe of the parotid gland

Cited by 24 publications

References 16 publications

Is surgical excision of lipomas arising from the parotid gland systematically required?

Is surgical excision of lipomas arising from the parotid gland systematically required?

A huge retropharyngeal lipoma causing obstructive sleep apnea

Lipomatous lesions of the parotid gland: Analysis of 70 cases

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