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Cystic lymphangioma in the adult parotid

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. R. Livesey  and
J. V. Soames
J. R. Livesey*
Affiliation:
Newcastle upon Tyne
J. V. Soames
Affiliation:
Newcastle upon Tyne
*
J. R. Livesey, ENT Department, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN.
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Abstract

Cystic lymphangioma is a congenital lesion which rarely presents in adult life and even less commonly arises within salivary tissue. We report the sudden appearance of a large cystic lymphangioma within the parotid gland of a young man and discuss the management of this rare condition.

Keywords

LymphangiomacysticParotid gland

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Type
View from Beneath: Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 6 , June 1992 , pp. 566 - 568
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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