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Primary Malignant Parotid Lymphoma: Two Case Reports with Different Disease Progression and Treatment

Authors :
Noor Dina Hashim
Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus
Asma Abdullah
Marina Mat Baki
Salina Husain
Mazita Ami
Source :
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Vol 26, Iss 1 (2011)
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc., 2011.

Abstract

Objective: To describe our experience in managing two cases of primary malignant parotid lymphoma. Methods: Design: Case Report Setting: Tertiary University Referral Center Patients: Two Results: Both patients underwent superficial parotidectomy. Despite recurrence in one, the disease was controlled with conservative management. However, the disease was more aggressive in the other, requiring additional chemo-radiotherapy. Conclusion: Malignant parotid lymphoma may present with varying stages, grades and clinical courses, requiring different management approaches. The treatment options are based on grading and staging at diagnosis and should be implemented depending on individual case. Keywords: Parotid neoplasms, malignant lymphoma

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19084889 and 20941501
Volume :
26
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3d5d062ef21d44caabdeef0247c36ec9
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v26i1.601