Warthin’s Tumor of the Parotid Gland: a Case Report
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Salivary gland tumours represent approximately 3% of all head and neck tumours. Warthin’s tumour, also known as Papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum (PCL), is the second most frequent benign salivary gland neoplasm usually found in the superficial lobe of the parotid and is strongly associated with smokers. Here, we report a classical case of Warthin’s tumour of ten years duration in a 52year-old male patient in the left parotid gland with special emphasis on its uniqueness and role of investigations.
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