표재 이하선 적출술에 의한 이하선 점액류상피암종의 치험례

A case of mucoepidermoid tumor treated with superficial lobectomy in the parotid gland

Like most parotid neoplasms, mucoepidermoid tumors are generally considered not to be radiosensitive and the primary approach is surgical. We should be preserve the facial nerve during surgical approach in the parotid gland. This case showed mucoepidermoid tumor in the right parotid gland which occurred in a 53-year-old female. This presented Grade Ⅰ tumor. Therefore, the treatment was performed with superficial lobectomy by four techniques for approaching the facial nerve ; anterior, superior, posterior, and inferior. But transient paresis of the facial nerve occurred in this case, it was recovered completely. And there is no evidence of disease, she is satisfied in function and esthetic aspect.