MANAGEMENT OF A CASE OF INTRA-PAROTID LIPOMA

Ankur Varma*, Ravikant Narain, Vineet Vij, Deepika Phogat and Aditi V. Varma

ABSTRACT

Lipoma of the parotid gland is extremely rare, accounting for only 0.6% - 4.4% of all parotid tumours. We present a rare case of lipoma of the superficial parotid lobe. A 46 year old male presented with mass of Lt parotid. Clinical examination revealed a mobile, soft, non-tender mass that measured of the left parotid gland. Parotidectomy preserving the facial nerve was performed. No recurrence/post-operative complications on follow up noted.

Keywords: Lipoma; Parotid gland; Superficial lobe; Parotidectomy.