A 17-year-old girl presented with a swelling in front of her left ear. Diagnostic tests, including a needle biopsy and MRI, confirmed the presence of a parotid adenoma abutting the facial nerve. Due to the significant risk of facial nerve paralysis and potential facial disfigurement, particularly given her young age, she was referred to us for surgery. We performed a superficial parotidectomy, meticulously preserving all branches of the facial nerve. The procedure was successful, and the patient experienced no postoperative paralysis.
Surgical Management of Parotid Adenoma in a Young Patient
Patient Profile:
- Age: 17 years
- Gender: Female
Clinical Presentation:
- Swelling in front of the left ear
Diagnostic Procedure:
- A needle biopsy and MRI confirmed parotid adenoma abutting the facial nerve.
Referral and Surgical Intervention:
- Referred to us due to the high risk of facial nerve paralysis and potential facial disfigurement, especially considering the patient’s young age.
- Performed a superficial parotidectomy with meticulous preservation of all branches of the facial nerve.
Postoperative Course:
- No facial paralysis post-surgery.