Published October 2015 | Version v1
Journal article

Infratemporal fossa extension of primary parotid squamous cell carcinoma: a rare entity with diagnosis dilemma

  • 1. University Kebangsaan, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology

Description

Primary squamous cell carcinoma of parotid gland is rare but it is an aggressive neoplasm that can have extension into the infratemporal fossa. We report a 60-year-old female presenting with toothache over left lower molar causing a diagnostic dilemma. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Rawal Medical Journal
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 480-482
ISSN
0303-5212

INIS

Country of Publication
Pakistan
Country of Input or Organization
Pakistan
INIS RN
47009181
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CARCINOMAS; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; GLANDS; NECK; TUMOR CELLS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL CELLS; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; TOMOGRAPHY