Pedunculated parotid oncocytoma in submandibular region

Abstract

Oncocytoma of the parotid is a very uncommon benign tumour accounting for 1% of benign tumours of the parotid. Clinically these swellings cannot be distinguished from other tumours and diagnosis is mainly by histopathological examination. All the reported cases arose from the superficial lobe of the parotid. This is a rare case of a pedunculated parotid tumour presenting as a swelling in the submandibular region.

Keywords: Oncocytoma; Parotid gland; Excision

Internet Journal of Medical Update 2012 July;7(2):57-58