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From the case:
Parotid adenocarcinoma
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Parotid mass with perineural invasion of facial nerve, and extension towards parapharyngeal space.
Case Discussion
Parotid adenocarcinoma with perineural invasion of facial nerve, and extension towards parapharyngeal space.
Pathology report
Right total parotidectomy:
- adenocarcinoma, not otherwise specified
- high grade
- size 18mm
- perineural invasion: Present
- necrotic tumor at resection margin
- viable tumor <0.5mm from resection margin
- tumor involves one intraparotid lymph node
Incidental adenolymphoma.