Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy (Mar 2022)

Ultrasound-guided Microwave Ablation of Adenolymphoma of Parotid Gland: A Case Report

  • Xiaohui Ji, MD, Juanjuan Li, MD, Dongxia Gao, MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.37015/AUDT.2021.200046
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1
pp. 22 – 25

Abstract

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Adenolymphoma is the second most common benign parotid tumor after pleomorphic adenoma. Although microwave ablation (MWA) has been proved to be effective for benign breast and thyroid nodules, there are few studies on ablation of adenolymphoma of parotid gland. An 82-year-old male with adenolymphoma of bilateral parotid gland treated with ultrasound-guided MWA. After 12 months of follow-up, the volume of bilateral parotid nodules was significantly reduced without recurrence and obvious complications. In conclusion, ultrasound-guided MWA is a safe and effective method for patients with parotid adenolymphoma who cannot tolerate surgery.

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