Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The aim of this study is to describe patients’ demographic and clinical features, results of applied surgical treatment and recurrence status by investigating the patients with Whartin`s tumor of parotis gland retrospectively.

METHODS

Forty one patients who were operated because of Warthin’s tumour of parotid gland between July 2008 and August 2014 were included in the study. Patients’ demographic features, operation type, follow-up time, bilaterality and reccurence status after surgical treatment were noted. Magnetic rosenance imaging with contrast was implemented to all patients in follow-up.

RESULTS

The patients who were included in the study were ranges between 40 and 81 years(Median age 57,9). The male female ratio was 4,8: 1. Both sided Warthin tumour were established in seven of the forty one patients. Forty three superficial partial parotidectomies and three total parotidectomies were performed. After the two of patients who had both sided tumors refused the treatment, the contralateral surgeries were not performed. The patients were followed up median 21,7 months after surgery. The recurrences in two patients were found.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

Superficial partial parotidectomy was established as suitable treatment modality with Warthin tumours in superficial lob when the long-term risk of recurrence was taken into consideration.