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Lipoma of the Left Parotid Gland in a 38-Year-Old Male

A 38-year-old male presented with a one-and-a-half-year history of left infra-auricular swelling. The mass was slow-growing, painless, and not associated with erythema or systemic symptoms. There was no history of fever, weight loss, night sweats, or constitutional complaints.

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Presentation
A 38-year-old male presented with a one-and-a-half-year history of left infra-auricular swelling. The mass was slow-growing, painless, and not associated with erythema or systemic symptoms. There was no history of fever, weight loss, night sweats, or constitutional complaints.
Imaging & workup
Routine preoperative assessment, including hematologic and biochemical investigations, revealed no abnormalities. Viral screening tests were negative. The patient was deemed fit for surgery.
Procedure
The patient underwent excision of the left parotid gland lipoma under general anesthesia. He was positioned supine with the neck extended. A modified lazy-S incision was made over the left parotid region. The parotid gland was carefully dissected, and the lipomatous lesion was excised. The facial nerve and its branches were meticulously preserved. Hemostasis was achieved, and a corrugated drain was placed. The wound was closed in anatomical layers. The procedure was completed without intraoperative complications.
Histopathology
Microscopic examination of the specimen revealed mature adipose tissue consistent with a lipoma. Surrounding salivary gland tissue was unremarkable. No evidence of malignancy was identified.
Outcome & follow-up
Final Diagnosis: Lipoma of the left parotid gland.
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Prof. Abdulwahid M. Salih

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