Unusual Foreign Body of Parotid Gland Presenting as Sialolithiasis: Case Report and Literature Review. (23rd December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sreetharan, Sivapatha Sundaram; Philip, Rajan
• Other Names: Balatsouras D. G. Academic Editor.; Berlucchi M. Academic Editor.; Harimaya A. Academic Editor.; Kakigi A. Academic Editor.; Rapoport A. Academic Editor.; Taş A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-23
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/367349
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : This case report highlights an unusual case where a foreign body in the parotid gland was initially thought to be sialolithiasis based on CT scans. The foreign body was safely retrieved from the parotid gland without formal superficial parotidectomy using methylene blue and an image intensifier to localize the lesion. Diagnosis and management of foreign bodies in the parotid gland are reviewed, and surgical options in removal of such lesions are discussed.