Recurrent acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland with lateral skull base invasion: Case report and discussion of the literature

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Medical records of a 76‐year‐old woman with a recurrent acinic cell carcinoma of the left parotid gland with lateral skull base invasion were reviewed. She underwent subtotal petrosectomy followed by radiation therapy. After surgery, she remained disease‐free for more than 16 months.

Keywords

• acinic cell carcinoma
• lateral skull base
• parotid gland
• salivary glands