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Fibrous histiocytoma of the parotid gland
Author(s) -
Shapshay Stanley M.,
Wingert Richard H.,
Davis J. Scott
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197911000-00013
Subject(s) - parotid gland , histopathology , head and neck , histiocyte , pathology , medicine , salivary gland , anatomy , surgery
Fibrous histiocytomas are not uncommonly found in the head and neck region. These tumors, arising from the tissue histiocyte, generally behave in a benign fashion. An unusual case of a fibrous histiocytoma arising in the parotid gland is presented. The histopathology of these lesions as well as parotid neoplasms in children is reviewed. Wide local excision without sacrifice of important structures is the treatment of choice.