Primary malignant parotid lymphoma: Two case reports with different disease progression and treatment
- Author:
Noor Dina Hashim
1
;
Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus
1
;
Asma Abdullah
1
;
Marina Mat Baki
1
;
Salina Husain
1
;
Mazita Ami
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Parotid Neoplasms; Lymphoma
- From: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2011;26(1):31-33
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
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. - Full text:15pjohns.pdf
