Recurrent cystadenocarcinoma of parotid: not always an indolent tumor

Abstract

Cystadenocarcinoma is a rare malignant tumor, constitutes 2% of malignant tumors of salivary gland known to have an indolent biological behaviour. A 60 years male presented with the history of swelling below right ear. He had similar complaints in the past for which patient had undergone superficial parotidectomy five months back. Histopathological examination of the excised specimen showed features of Cystadenocarcinoma. Here we are presenting a case of cystadenocarcinoma which has recurred in a short time even after complete surgical excision with clear margins Key words: Cystadenocarcinoma, salivary glands, papillary growth, recurrent