r theo gregor. clinical appearance right sided parotid tumour in young woman, present for few years
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CT ScanAxial view showing mass deep to the superficial lobe on the right; appears to be a deep lobe tumour, but not a true parapharyngeal extension. Position of the facial nerve is not seen . See arrows showing the lateral extent of the tumour.
SurgeryTumour can be seen deep to the raised superficial lobe closely applied to the mastoid process. See red arrows
SurgeryThe mastoid tip is drilled away in order to expose the facial nerve, which is deep to the mass. The main trunk was found to be elongated by the mass, and entirely deep to it.