A Case of Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Parotid Gland

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 1999;15(2):243-245.
Published online November 30, 1999.

Su Kyung Hwang;Hang Seok Chang;Woong Youn Chung;So Ya Paik;Woo Ik Yang;Cheong Soo Park

이하선의 단일섬유종(Solitary Fibrous Tumor) 1예

황수경;장항석;정웅윤;백소야;양우익;박정수

Abstract

Solitary fibrous tumors are commonly arise in the pleura and less commonly in extrapleural sites. In head and neck area, solitary fibrous tumors can occur in nose, paranasal sinus, soft palate, epiglottis, thyroid, parotid and submandibular gland. To our knowledge, this is the 5th case of solitary fibrous tumor arising from the parotid gland in English literature. We report a case of solitary fibrous tumor occurred in the superficial lobe of right parotid gland which was successfully treated by superficial parotidectomy with preservation of the facial nerve.

Key Words: Solitary fibrous tumor, Parotid gland