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The aim of this paper is to present and discuss the symptoms, clinical signs, diagnostic methods and a conservative surgical approach to large parotid pleomorphic adenomas arising from deep lobe and extending to the parapharyngeal space. In this case series we are describing four such cases which presented with painless swelling of different sizes in the parotid region along with intraoral swelling. Detailed diagnostic workup which included computed tomography scan, fine needle aspiration biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging was undretaken for confirming the diagnosis. Complete excision of the tumour via transcervical and transparotid approach without mandibulotomy and after securing local neurovascular structures was performed in all cases. This conservative lateral approach reduces the likelihood of complications. All the four patients were discharged without any complications and a proper follow up was done.
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Wani, A.A., Khan, R., Rehman, A. et al. Conservative Lateral Approach for Pleomorphic Adenomas of Parotid Gland Involving the Parapharyngeal Space—A Case Series. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 74 (Suppl 3), 5800–5805 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02409-y
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