A Review Of Parotid Tumours In Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
- Author:
Valuyeetham Kamaru Ambu
;
Ganesh Ramalinggam
;
Kirandeep Kaur
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Parotid Neoplasm;
Demography;
Review
- MeSH:
Parotid Neoplasm
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2014;10(2):61-69
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background/Objective: Parotid tumours represent one of many groups of tumours in the field of
Otorhinolaryngology. However, a local demographical evaluation of parotid tumours and its annual
incidences has never been undertaken. This study intends to review local demography in relation to
incidence of parotid tumour seen in Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) clinic, Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan from the year 2007 till 2012. Methods: A retrospective demographical study
on parotid cases seen in ORL clinic, Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Seremban between 2007 till 2012 involving
56 cases. Data that was collected include patient details, facial nerve involvement on presentation, type
of surgery performed, site of tumour, facial nerve injury post operation and final histopathological
diagnosis. Results: An average of 10 cases per year was noted from 2007 to 2012. Male to female ratio
was found to be 1.4:1. Age range of sample population were 9 to 79 years old with a mean age of 47 at
time of diagnosis. Superficial lobe was found to be the most common tumour site (63%). Majority of
cases consists of benign tumours in 51 out of 56 cases with Warthin’s tumour and Pleomorphic Adenoma
being the most common histopathological finding. Post operative facial nerve injury were noted in 17
cases in which 13 cases were temporary while 4 others were permanent.
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