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Oncocytoma of salivary glands - submandibular

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right submandibular swelling for over a year, which has recently become mildly painful.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Ultrasound demonstrated bilateral submandibular gland lesions, larger on the right. Lesions are well-defined, hypoechoic without calcification or necrosis. Increased vascularity was present. No extracapsular spread was noted. No cervical lymphadenopathy seen.

Case Discussion

FNAC - Right lesion - Warthin's tumor. But it is rare for this tumor to be in the submandibular gland. It is mostly in parotids.

Post excision histopathology - Oncocytoma.

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