Regional excision of parotid gland for treatment of benign tumor: clinical analysis of 67 cases

Objective: To investigate the effect of regional excision of parotid gland in treatment of benign tumor.Methods: A retrospective analysis of 67 cases of parotid gland superficial mass was carried out.Forty-four cases were proved to be pleomorphic adenoma of parotid and 23 cases papillary cystadenoma lympho-matosum of parotid.All the cases underwent regional excision of parotid gland.Results: All the cases were cured at one stage.Four cases presented temporary facial paralysis,which were treated by vitamin B₁ and vitamin B₂ injection and recovered within 1 to 3 months.The regional excision had the advantages of shorter operation time and less complication.No relapse was observed during the 1-7 year follow-up.Conclusions: Regional excision of parotid gland should be advocated for treatment of benign tumor.