Oncological outcomes of preoperatively unexpected malignant tumors of the parotid gland.
Hanaro ParkSungjun HanSung Joon ParkYoung Ho JungSoon-Hyun AhnWoo Jin JeongPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)
Preoperatively unexpected parotid cancers had excellent local control and overall survival despite positive or close resection margin, with or without postoperative radiotherapy. Therefore, patients with unexpected parotid malignancies may benefit from less aggressive postoperative management option.