Features of a giant cell tumour of the parotid gland: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Cheng-Jung Wu
    • Pi-Hsiung Wu
    • Sau-Tung Chu
    • Wei-Wen Yu
    • Po-Chun Chen
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  • Published online on: July 15, 2013     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2013.1462
  • Pages: 829-832
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Abstract

A giant cell tumour (GCT) is a benign tumour that commonly arises in the distal end of the long bones. Extraosseous GCTs have been reported in a number of organs, but it is rare for a GCT to present in the parotid gland. Therefore, primary GCTs of the parotid gland (GCTPs) are extremely rare. Although GCTPs have been identified as benign soft‑tissue tumours, they have a highly malignant potential and poor prognosis. In the present case, we report a 58-year-old male patient presenting with non-tender mass over the left preauricular area for 11 months. The final pathology report revealed a rare case of a GCTP that was treated by parotidectomy and adjuvant radiation therapy. The patient had no recurrence after 2 years of follow-up.
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Wu C, Wu P, Chu S, Yu W and Chen P: Features of a giant cell tumour of the parotid gland: A case report. Oncol Lett 6: 829-832, 2013
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Wu, C., Wu, P., Chu, S., Yu, W., & Chen, P. (2013). Features of a giant cell tumour of the parotid gland: A case report. Oncology Letters, 6, 829-832. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2013.1462
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Wu, C., Wu, P., Chu, S., Yu, W., Chen, P."Features of a giant cell tumour of the parotid gland: A case report". Oncology Letters 6.3 (2013): 829-832.
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Wu, C., Wu, P., Chu, S., Yu, W., Chen, P."Features of a giant cell tumour of the parotid gland: A case report". Oncology Letters 6, no. 3 (2013): 829-832. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2013.1462