Recurred Minor Salivary Gland Cancer in Base of Tongue, Endoscopic Neck Management
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2020.00290
- Author:
So Yeon YOON
1
;
Gun Hyuk LEE
;
Kee Jae SONG
;
Youn Jin CHO
;
Hyun Jun HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, International St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2021;64(3):192-196
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 45-year-old female who presented with a salivary gland tumor on the oral and base of the tongue underwent surgery via intraoral approach. It led to a recurrence of the primary site and metastasis to bilateral cervical lymph nodes within 5 years of surgery. We performed resection of the recurred tumor via transoral approach and endoscope assisted neck dissection via retroauricular approach. The patient has been alive for 5 years without recurrence or any complications. We report on this case where a minimally invasive approach was used to obtain excellent cosmetic results and outstanding surgical outcomes.
