Aloua R, Kerdoud O, Belem O, Kaouani A, Konsem T, Slimani F. Parotid swelling revealing an unusual pathological state: HIV and ewing sarcoma.
Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021;
68:102623. [PMID:
34381605 PMCID:
PMC8339139 DOI:
10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102623]
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Abstract
Swelling of the parotid region is a frequent reason for consultation and the first clinical sign of both benign and malignant parotid tumors.
These parotid tumors represent 80 % of tumors of the main salivary glands. They present a highly variable clinical and radiological picture and are known to have a wide histological diversity. Some histological types are rare entities found in the parotid gland, such as Ewing's sarcoma and lymphoepithelial cyst, the latter of which is often associated with HIV co-morbidity, and therefore requires careful and adequate therapeutic attitudes and strategies.
We report two cases of parotid swelling revealing unusual pathologies: HIV and Ewing's sarcoma.
Swelling of the parotid region is a frequent reason for consultation.
Some histological types are rare entities found in the parotid gland.
The pathological examination of the surgical specimen provides a definitive diagnosis.
Age can be a concealing element, therefore a careful medical attitude is the key.
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