Oncocytoma in the neck: a case report

Abstract

Oncocytomas are rare tumors of head and neck region. They commonly originate from salivary glands, especially the parotid gland. Typically, their clinical presentation is a slow-growing mass in elderly. They may have malignancy potential with regard to their site of origin and they may point out an underlying metabolic or respiratory disorder. Surgical excision constitutes the main method of treatment. In this case report, a patient who underwent surgery for the preliminary diagnosis of neck mass located between parotid tail and submandibular gland is presented. The tumor was histopathologically reported to be an oncocytoma. The clinical features, histopathologic properties and treatment principles of the disease are discussed.

Keywords

• neck
• mass
• parotid
• oncocytoma
• oxyphil adenoma