Warthin tumors: bilateral

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Neck swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 60-65 years
Gender: Male
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Well defined enhanced masses are seen in parotid glands, bilaterally. There is no apparent evidence of local invasion.

Case Discussion

Warthin tumors are benign, sharply demarcated tumor of the salivary- lymphoid origin most commonly arising from parotid gland tail. They are bilateral or multifocal in up to 20% of cases, and are the most common neoplastic cause of multiple solid parotid masses. 

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