Presentation
Right parotid swelling
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Parotid adenoidcystic carcinoma with carotid space spread
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Large mass within the superficial and deep lobes of the right parotid gland widening the stylomandibular tunnel. It demonstrates heterogenous signal with cystic/necrotic areas.
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Right parotidectomy and mastoidectomy has been performed. There is recurrent tumor within the right carotid space and jugular chain nodes. The carotid space disease is longitudinally extensive suggesting it may represent perineural spread.
Case Discussion
Pathologically confirmed right parotid adenoidcystic carcinoma with post operative recurrence within the carotid space.