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Review
. 2016 Apr;49(2):327-42.
doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2015.10.005.

Benign Parotid Tumors

Kevin Y Zhan  1 , Sobia F Khaja  1 , Allen B Flack  2 , Terry A Day  3
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Review

Benign Parotid Tumors

Kevin Y Zhan et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2016 Apr.

Abstract

This article reviews the epidemiology, embryology, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, and basic management principles for the more common benign parotid neoplasms. The various histopathologies are also discussed and summarized.

Keywords: Benign parotid tumors; Parotid neoplasms; Parotidectomy; Pleomorphic adenoma; Warthin tumor.

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