[Superficial angiomyxoma of the parotid region and review of the literature].

نویسندگان

  • Pablo Rosado Rodríguez
  • Juan C de Vicente
  • Lucas de Villalaín
  • Verónica Blanco
چکیده

Superficial angiomyxoma (SA) is a rare benign cutaneous neoplasm first described by Allen et al in 1988. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case of superficial angiomyxoma located in the parotid region. We also stress the importance of distinguishing this entity from other lesions that may be involved in this location such as cutaneous neoplasms, parotid tumours or cysts. We emphasise the need to rule out the Carney complex, which has been associated with these tumours.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola

دوره 63 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012