Partial superficial parotidectomy for pleomorphic adenoma

Abstract EN

Objective : This study aimed to determine the indications of partial superficial parotidectomy with extracapsular dissection and traditional superficial parotidectomy for the removal of pleomorphic adenoma.

Design : Retrospective review study.

Setting : Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, KSA.

Method : Treatment of 30 patients of pleomorphic adenoma is reviewed.

Partial superficial parotidectomy (PSP) and extracapsular dissection (ECD) were performed using nerve monitoring.

Result : Most of the tumors were 4-5 cm in diameter and located in the lower half of the gland.

Postoperatively, we had 5 facial nerves weakness, which resolved within three months.

No tumor recurrence or postoperative depression was observed.

Some of the gland function was retained.

Conclusion : This alternative approach is safe and can be considered in cases of small tumors of the superficial lobe of the parotid gland.