Extraparotid Warthin's tumor: clinical manifestations, challenges, and controversies

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1996 Jun;114(6):732-5. doi: 10.1016/S0194-59989670094-3.

Abstract

Extraparotid Warthin's tumors continue to challenge the head and neck surgeon's diagnostic and therapeutic skills. A series of six extraporotid Warthin's tumors are presented to illustrate the need to keep a high index of suspicion for this lesion in the workup of cystic masses involving cervical levels II and III or in the event of a concomitant neck mass and a parotid Warthin's tumor. Discussion of the debate surrounding the embryogenesis and histogenesis of extraparotid Warthin's tumors follows. Clinical guidelines are suggested for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with extraparotid Warthin's tumors.

MeSH terms

  • Adenolymphoma* / diagnosis
  • Adenolymphoma* / surgery
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged