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Cystic hygroma of the parotid gland

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Goshen  and
D. Ophir Kfar-Saba
S. Goshen
Affiliation:
From the Department of ENT, Meir General Hospital, Kfar-Saba, Israel.
D. Ophir Kfar-Saba*
Affiliation:
From the Department of ENT, Meir General Hospital, Kfar-Saba, Israel.
*
D. Ophir, M. D., Department of Otolaryngology, Meir General Hospital, 44281 Kfar-Saba, Israel. Fax: 972-9-910596.
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Abstract

Cystic hygroma of the parotid gland is an uncommon benign congenital neoplasm that presents as an asymptomatic soft fluctuant mass. Cervical ultrasonography, computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to assess the size and extent of the lesion and to assist in planning the surgical approach. Ultrasonography may demonstrate a multilocular cystic mass containing septa of variable thicknesses. Extension of the mass into deeper structures is more accurately assessed by CT or MRI. A CT scan may show thin-walled cystic masses filled with material of density close to that of water. The use of contrast medium can demonstrate the relationship of the lesion to the surrounding structures. Magnetic resonance imaging is superior to CT in defining the nature and extent of the lesion.

Keywords

Salivary gland neoplasms, cystic hygromaParotid glandMagnetic resonance imagingTomographyX-ray computedUltrasonic diagnosis
Type
Radiology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 9 , September 1993 , pp. 855 - 857
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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