Sunday 17 June 2007

Oncocytoma

Rare tumour
1% of parotid neoplasms
Arise from oncocytes
Present as slow growing mass
Common in superficial lobe
Imaging features are similar to pleomorphic adenoma

References:
Howlett DC. High resolution ultrasound assessment of the parotid gland.British Journal of Radiology (2003) 76, 271-277