Post-parotidectomy facial nerve function: comparison between original and modified Sunnybrook Facial Grading Systems / Função do nervo facial pós-parotidectomia: comparação entre os Sistemas Sunnybrook de Graduação Facial original e modificado

Abstract Background: Facial nerve dysfunction is the principal postoperative complication related to parotidectomy. Objective: To test the hypothesis that the modified Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (mS-FGS) is superior to the original S-FGS in the assessment of facial nerve function following parotidectomy. Methods: Prospective, longitudinal study evaluating patients with primary or metastatic parotid neoplasms undergoing parotidectomy with facial nerve-sparing between 2016 and 2020. The subjects were assessed twice, on the first postoperative day and at the first outpatient evaluation, 20-30 days post-surgery. Facial assessments were performed using the original and modified (plus showing the lower teeth) versions of the Sunnybrook System and documented by pictures and video recordings. Intra- and inter-rater agreements regarding the assessment of the new expression were analyzed. Results: 101 patients were enrolled. In both steps, the results from the mS-FGS were significantly lower (p < 0.001). Subjects with a history of previous parotidectomy and those who underwent neck dissection had more severe facial nerve impairment. The mandibular marginal branch was the most frequently injured, affecting 68.3% of the patients on the first postoperative day and 52.5% on the first outpatient evaluation. Twenty patients (19.8%) presented an exclusive marginal mandibular branch lesion. The inter-rater agreement of the new expression assessment ranged from substantial to almost perfect. The intra-rater agreement was almost perfect (wk = 0.951). Conclusion: The adoption of the Modified Sunnybrook System, which includes evaluation of the mandibular marginal branch, increases the accuracy of post-parotidectomy facial nerve dysfunction appraisal.

Resumo Antecedentes: A disfunção do nervo facial é a principal complicação pós-operatória relacionada à parotidectomia. Objetivo: Testar a hipótese de que o sistema Sunnybrook de graduação facial modificado (mS-FGS) é superior ao S-FGS original na avaliação da função do nervo facial após parotidectomia. Métodos: Estudo longitudinal prospectivo avaliando o pós-operatório de pacientes com neoplasias parotídeas primárias ou metastáticas, submetidos à parotidectomia com preservação do nervo facial, entre 2016 e 2020. Os indivíduos foram avaliados duas vezes, no primeiro dia de pós-operatório e na primeira avaliação ambulatorial, 20-30 dias após a cirurgia. As avaliações faciais foram realizadas usando as versões original e modificada (que incluem mostrar os dentes inferiores) do sistema Sunnybrook e documentadas por fotos e vídeos. Foram adicionalmente analisadas as concordâncias intra e interexaminadoras da avaliação da nova expressão. Resultados: Cento e um pacientes foram incluídos. Em ambas as etapas, os resultados do mS-FGS foram significativamente menores (p < 0,001). Indivíduos com história de parotidectomia prévia e aqueles submetidos ao esvaziamento cervical apresentaram comprometimento mais grave do nervo facial. O ramo marginal mandibular foi o mais afetado, acometendo 68,3% dos pacientes no primeiro dia de pós-operatório e 52,5% na primeira avaliação ambulatorial. Vinte pacientes (19,8%) apresentaram lesão exclusiva do ramo marginal mandibular. A concordância interexaminadores da avaliação da nova expressão variou de substancial a quase perfeita. A concordância intraexaminador foi quase perfeita (wk = 0,951). Conclusão: A adoção do sistema Sunnybrook modificado, que inclui a análise do ramo marginal mandibular, aumenta a precisão da avaliação da disfunção do nervo facial pós-parotidectomia.

Risk factors for complications of the retromandibular approach in patients with parotid gland posterior lower pole tumors / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To analyze the risk factors for complications of the retromandibular approach in patients with parotid gland posterior and lower pole tumors.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 140 patients with parotid posterior lower pole tumors admitted to the Xingtai Third Hospital from October 2019 to October 2021. They were divided into two groups based on whether complications occurred: the occurrence group and the non occurrence group. General data of the two groups of patients were collected, including age, gender, course of disease, previous surgical history, number of tumors, tumor length, resection range, facial nerve dissociation, tumor site resection frequency, and fascia preservation; Single factor and logistic multivariate analysis were conducted to determine the risk factors for complications of the posterior retromandibular approach in patients with parotid gland posterior and lower pole tumors.Results:A total of 140 patients with parotid gland posterior lower pole tumors underwent retromandibular approach treatment, with complications occurring in 38 cases (27.14%), including 7 cases of temporary facial paralysis, 10 cases of facial depression, 11 cases of Frey syndrome, 2 cases of fistula, and 8 cases of sensory abnormalities of the greater auricular nerve. Through logistic multivariate analysis, it was found that the number of tumors ≥ 2 ( OR=2.856), the resection range (total resection) ( OR=2.477), the number of surgeries ≥3 ( OR=5.637), facial nerve dissociation ( OR=3.526), and lack of fascia preservation ( OR=2.551) were all risk factors for postoperative complications in patients with parotid posterior pole tumors (all P<0.05). Conclusions:In clinical practice, relevant prevention and treatment measures should be formulated for these high-risk factors to reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.

Prolonging negative pressure drainage time to prevent salivary fistula after parotidectomy / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the effect of prolonged negative pressure drainage time after parotidectomy and analyze its relationship with the incidence of postoperative salivary fistula.Methods:The clinical data of 94 patients with benign parotid gland tumors who received treatment in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery of The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University from July 2021 to June 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. These patients were divided into an observation group and a control group ( n = 47 per group). In the observation group, the negative pressure drainage tube was removed after 1 week of simple negative pressure drainage, while in the control group, conventional local bandaging of the parotid gland was performed for 2 weeks, and negative pressure drainage was given for 2-3 days. Postoperative drainage volume, pain degree, and the incidence of salivary fistula were recorded for each group. Results:The total drainage volume in the observation group was (77.93 ± 23.83) mL, which was significantly greater than (47.06 ± 24.71) mL in the control group ( t = 6.17, P < 0.001). The Visual Analogue Scale score in the observation group was (3.021 ± 1.07) points, which was significantly lower than (7.53 ± 1.27) points in the control group ( t = 18.63, P < 0.001). The incidence of postoperative salivary fistula in the observation group was 2.1% (1/47), which was significantly lower than 17.0% (8/47) in the control group ( χ2 = 4.42, P = 0.035). Conclusion:Simple prolongation of negative pressure drainage time can achieve full drainage, improve the quality of life of patients after parotidectomy and reduce the occurrence of postoperative salivary fistula, which is worthy of clinical promotion.

Parotidectomy and neck dissection in locally advanced and relapsed cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region,,

Abstract Objective: To investigate the prognostic factors to developing parotid and neck metastasis in locally advanced and relapsed Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC) of the head and neck region. Methods: Single-center retrospective cohort study enrolling consecutive patients with advanced CSCC from 2009 to 2019. Seventy-four cases were identified. Study variables demographic data, clinical skin tumor stage, neck stage, parotid stage (P stage), surgical treatment features, and parotid, regional, and distant metastases. Survival measures: Overall Survival (OS) and Disease-Specific Survival (DSS). Results: The study group included 72.9% men (median age, 67 years); 67.5% showed T2/T3 tumors, 90.5% comorbidities, 20.2% immunosuppressed, with median follow-up: 35.8 months. The most frequent skin primary were auricular and eyelid regions, 75% underwent primary resection with flap reconstruction. Parotid metastasis was present in 50%, 32.4% showing parotid extracapsular spread, multivariate analysis found OR = 37.6 of positive parotid metastasis evolving into positive neck metastasis, p = 0.001. Occult neck metastasis, neck metastasis, and neck extracapsular spread were observed in 13.5%, 51.3%, and 37.8%, respectively. Kaplan-Meier survival: Clinical T4 versus T1, p = 0.028, P1 stage: 30% and 5% survival at 5 and 10 years, P3 stage: 0%, p = 0.016; OS and DSS showed negative survival for the parotid metastasis group, p = 0.0283. Conclusion: Our outcomes support a surgically aggressive approach for locally advanced and relapsed CSCC, with partial parotidectomy for P0, total parotidectomy for P1-3, selective I-III neck dissection for all patients and adjuvant radiochemotherapy to appropriately treat these patients with advanced CSCC of the head and neck region. Level of evidence: II b - Retrospective Cohort Study - Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (OCEBM).

Extracapsular dissection and minimally invasive procedures of primary benign parotid tumours: Case series

Extracapsular dissection is an old technique use for the removal of benign parotid tumours, which is not generally chosen as the first treatment option due to the association of recurrences in the past but is currently considered again accord to the aesthetic requirements of the patients. The general trend in the last decade is to return to minimally invasive procedures for this type of lesions, which are mainly conditioned by the pleomorphic adenoma and its positive margins in its capsule. By this, the purpose of this case series study is to analyze those patients diagnosed with benign parotid tumors and treated by extracapsular dissection in a tertiary hospital in Chile between 2018-2020.

Prognostic factors and overall survival in a 15-year followup of patients with malignant salivary gland tumors: a retrospective analysis of 193 patients / Fatores prognósticos e sobrevida global em um seguimento de 15 anos de pacientes com tumores malignos da glândula salivar: uma análise retrospectiva de 193 pacientes

Abstract Introduction Malignant tumors of the salivary glands are uncommon pathological entities, representing less than 5% of head and neck neoplasms. The prognosis of patients with malignant tumors of the salivary glands is highly variable and certain clinical factors can significantly influence overall survival. Objective To analyze the clinicopathologic and sociodemographic characteristics that influence survival in patients with malignant tumors of the salivary glands Methods This retrospective study analyzed sex, age, race, education level, tumor location, tumor size, lymph node involvement, distant metastasis, margin status, treatment type, marital status, method of health care access and 15-year overall survival in 193 patients with malignant tumors of the salivary glands. The X², log-rank Mantel-Cox, multinomial regression and Cox logistic regression tests were used (SPSS 20.0,p < 0.05). Results The most common histological types were adenocarcinoma (32.1%), adenoid cystic carcinoma (31.1%) and mucoepidermoid carcinoma (18.7%). The 15-year overall survival rate was 67.4%, with a mean of 116 ± 6 months. The univariate analysis revealed that male sex (p = 0.026), age > 50 years (p = 0.001), referral origin from the public health system (p = 0.011), T stage (p = 0.007), M stage (p < 0.001), clinical stage (p < 0.001), compromised surgical margins (p = 0.013), and chemotherapy (p < 0.001) were associated with a poor prognosis. Multivariate analyses also showed that age > 50 years was independently associated with a poor prognosis (p = 0.016). The level of education was the only factor more prevalent in older patients (p = 0.011). Conclusion Patients with malignant tumors of the salivary glands older than 50 years have a worse prognosis and an independent association with a low education level.

Resumo Introdução Os tumores malignos das glândulas salivares são entidades patológicas incomuns, representam menos de 5% das neoplasias de cabeça e pescoço. O prognóstico dos pacientes com tumores malignos das glândulas salivares é altamente variável e alguns fatores clínicos podem influenciar significativamente a sobrevida global. Objetivo Analisar as características clinicopatológicas e sociodemográficas que influenciam a sobrevida em pacientes com tumores malignos das glândulas salivares. Método Este estudo retrospectivo analisou sexo, idade, etnia, nível de escolaridade, localização do tumor, tamanho do tumor, envolvimento linfonodal, metástase distante, margens, tipo de tratamento, estado civil, método de acesso à assistência médica e sobrevida global em 15 anos de 193 pacientes com tumores malignos das glândulas salivares. Foram usados os testes X2, log-rank Mantel-Cox, regressão multinomial e regressão logística de Cox (SPSS 20.0, p < 0,05). Resultados Os tipos histológicos mais comuns foram adenocarcinoma (32,1%), carcinoma adenoide cístico (31,1%) e carcinoma mucoepidermoide (18,7%). A taxa de sobrevida global em 15 anos foi de 67,4%, com média de 116 ± 6 meses. A análise univariada revelou que sexo masculino (p = 0,026), idade > 50 anos (p = 0,001), origem de referência do sistema público de saúde (p = 0,011), estádio T (p = 0,007), estádio M (p < 0,001)), estágio clínico (p < 0,001), margens cirúrgicas comprometidas (p = 0,013) e quimioterapia (p < 0,001) foram associados a um prognóstico ruim. As análises multivariadas também mostraram que a idade > 50 anos foi associada independentemente a um prognóstico ruim (p = 0,016). O nível de escolaridade foi o único fator mais prevalente em pacientes idosos (p = 0,011). Conclusão Pacientes com tumores malignos das glândulas salivares acima de 50 anos apresentam pior prognóstico e associação independente com baixo nível de escolaridade.

Differentiation of benign and malignant lesions of the parotid gland by MRI based imaging features and radiomics nomogram / 中华放射学杂志

Objective:To develop and validate a MRI-based radiomics nomogram combining with radiomics signature and clinical factors for the preoperative differentiation of benign parotid gland tumors (BPGT) and malignant parotid gland tumors (MPGT).Methods:From January 2015 to May 2020, 86 patients with parotid tumors confirmed by surgical pathology in the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University were enrolled as training sets, and 35 patients in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital from January 2013 to January 2020 were enrolled as independent external validation sets. The logistic regression was used to establish a clinical-factors model based on demographics and MRI findings. Radiomics features were extracted from preoperative T 1WI and fat-saturated T 2WI (fs-T 2WI), a radiomics signature model was constructed, and a radiomics score (Rad-Score) was calculated. A combined diagnostic model and nomogram combining with the Rad-score and independent clinical factors was constructed using multivariate logistic regression analysis. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to evaluate the performance of each model and DeLong test was used for comparison of area under the ROC curve (AUC). Results:The logistic regression results showed that deep lobe involvement (OR=3.285, P=0.040) and surrounding tissue invasion (OR=15.919, P=0.013) were independent factors for MPGT and constructed the clinical-factors model. A total of 19 features were extracted from the joint T 1WI and fs-T 2WI to build the radiomics signature model. The combined diagnostic model and nomogram incorporating deep lobe involvement, surrounding tissue invasion and Rad-score were established. The AUCs of the clinical-factors model, radiomics signature model and combined diagnostic model for differentiating BPGT from MPGT for the training and validation sets were 0.758, 0.951, 0.953 and 0.752, 0.941 and 0.964 respectively. The AUCs of the radiomics signature model and the combined diagnostic model were significantly higher than those of the clinical-factors model for both training and validation sets (training set: Z=3.95, 4.31, both P<0.001; validation set: Z=2.16, 2.67, P=0.031, 0.008). There was no statistical difference in AUCs between the radiomics signature model and combined diagnostic model (training set: Z=0.39, P=0.697; validation set: Z=1.10, P=0.273). Conclusions:The MRI-based radiomics signature model and radiomics nomogram incorporating deep lobe involvement, surrounding tissue invasion, and Rad-score showed favorable predictive efficacy for differentiating BPGT from MPGT.

Clinicopathologic analysis of micro and mini parotid gland tumors / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the clinicopathological characteristics of micro and mini parotid gland tumors and to provide reference for their clinical diagnosis and treatment.@*METHODS@#Patients with parotid gland tumors treated in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from December 2012 to April 2020 were selected. Relevant clinical data of the patients with tumor diameter ≤20 mm detected by preoperative CT were collected to analyze the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of micro and mini parotid gland tumors. And the collected data were divided into two groups with diameter 11-20 mm and diameter ≤10 mm according to tumor diameter measured by preoperative CT. The clinicopathological differences between the two groups were statistically analyzed.@*RESULTS@#A total of 2 067 patients with primary epithelial parotid gland tumors were collected, and 685 patients with tumor diameter ≤20 mm were examined by CT, accounting for 33.1%. The ratio of male to female patients with micro and mini parotid gland tumors was 1 ∶1.93, the average age was (45.3±13.8) years (12-83 years), and the median course of disease was 12 months (1 week to 30 years). Among them, 635 cases (92.7%) were benign tumors, 50 cases (7.3%) were malignant tumors, and the ratio of benign to malignant was 12.7 ∶1. The most common benign tumor was pleomorphic adenoma, and the most common malignant tumor was mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The micro and mini parotid gland tumors were divided into 11-20 mm group (n=611) and ≤10 mm group (n=74), the clinical characteristics comparison of the two groups of gender ratio, average age, course of di-sease had no statistical difference (P>0.05). In the 11-20 mm diameter group, the percentage of benign and malignant tumor was 92.8% (567/611) and 7.2% (44/611) respectively, and the ratio of benign to malignant tumors was 12.9 ∶1. In the ≤10 mm diameter group, the percentage of benign and malignant tumor was 91.9% (68/74) and 8.1% (6/74) respectively, and the ratio of benign to malignant tumors was 11.3 ∶1. There was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). Fifty patients with malignant tumor were followed up for the median follow-up period of 39.5 months (1-91 months). Local recurrence occurred in 2 patients with one death. The overall 2-year survival rate was 93.7% and the 5-year survival rate was 89.3%.@*CONCLUSION@#The majority of micro and mini parotid gland tumors was benign lesion. There was a good prognosis for micro and mini parotid gland carcinoma. Early surgical treatment was recommended for micro and mini parotid gland tumors.

Clinical exploratory study on reduction of clinical target volume in postoperative intensity-modulated radiotherapy for parotid gland cancer / 中华放射肿瘤学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the effect of reducing clinical target volume (CTV) on local control and overall survival in postoperative intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), and analyze the patterns of failure, aiming to provide clinical basis for postoperative IMRT delineation of CTV for parotid gland cancer in the era of precision radiotherapy.Methods:Clinical data of 126 patients who were pathologically diagnosed with parotid gland cancer and treated with parotidectomy as well as postoperative radiotherapy were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were divided into two groups according to the prozone of CTV. It was delineated to the anterior border of parotid gland in group A, and delineated to the anterior border of masseter in group B. Actuarial estimates of local recurrence-free survival, regional recurrence-free survival, distant metastasis-free survival and overall survival were obtained with the Kaplan-Meier method. Univariate prognostic analysis was performed by log-rank test. Multivariate prognostic analysis was conducted by Cox regression model.Results:The 5-year local recurrence-free survival (LRFS), regional recurrence-free survival (RRFS), distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) and overall survival (OS) in groups A and B were 96.7% vs. 91.3%, 96.7% vs. 90.2%, 86.9% v s. 81.3% and 86.0% vs. 81.4%, respectively. There were no significant differences in these parameters between two groups. Of 126 patients with parotid carcinoma, 7 had local recurrence. There were 2 cases in group A which 1 recurred in-field and 1 recurred out- field. And there were 5 cases in group B which 4 recurred in-field and 1 recurred marginally. Univariate analysis showed that age was associated with LRFS. Age, N stage and pathological grading were associated with OS. Cox multivariate analysis revealed that age, N stage and pathological grading were the independent influencing factors of OS. Conclusions:Reducing the CTV would not increase the risk of local recurrence in patients with parotid gland carcinoma without tumor extravasation and negative surgical margins. There is no significant difference in survival benefit compared to those delineated to the anterior border of the masseter muscle. The delineation of CTV should be treated differently according to the risk factors.

Aggressive parotid gland and neck metastasis caused by cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp: a case report / Metástasis agresiva de glándula parótida y cuello causada por carcinoma cutáneo de células escamosas decuero cabelludo: reporte de un caso

Introduction: The head and neck are frequent sites for the development of cutaneous cancer and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin (SCC), one of the more frequent malignant non-melanoma skin neoplasms in Chile (436 per 100,000 inhabitants). Between 5-10% skin SCC progresses aggressively generating metastasis to parotid and cervical lymph nodes. Case Report: A 82 years old male, presents painful increased volume lesion in the mandibular area. He has a history of chronic arterial hypertension, acute renal failure, SCC of the scalp, extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic sun exposure and smoking. Extraoral examination showed a 4 cm lesion in the posterior third of the mandibular branch, with undefined edges, a firm consistency and painful on palpation. Intraorally, erythematous mucosa is observed, as well as lack of lubrication, tenderness and cortical bone expansion. Incisional biopsy is performed, imaging and histological exams are requested. The results indicate the presence of SCC, and therefore referral to secondary care. Many risk factors are associated with SCC development, with ultraviolet radiation the most relevant in this case, favoring its appearance on the scalp. The probability of metastasis is low, but when it happens, the majority of cases that started in the scalp, disseminate to the parotid and cervical region. Conclusion: The SCC has a good prognosis. However, there are antecedents, such as size and location, that must alert the professional to perform the monitoring, early screening, control of metastatic nodes in maxillofacial area.

Introducción: La cabeza y el cuello son sitios frecuentes de desarrollo de cáncer cutáneo y el carcinoma epidermoide de piel (CEC) es una de las neoplasias malignas sin melanoma más frecuentes en Chile (436 por 100.000 habitantes). Entre el 5% y el 10% del CCE cutáneo progresa de forma agresiva y genera metástasis en los ganglios linfáticos parótidos y cervicales. Reporte de Caso: Varón de 82 años, presenta lesión dolorosa de aumento de volumen en zona mandibular. Tiene antecedentes de hipertensión arterial crónica, insuficiencia renal aguda, CCE del cuero cabelludo, tuberculosis extrapulmonar, exposición crónica al sol y tabaquismo. El examen extraoral mostró una lesión de 4 cm en el tercio posterior de la rama mandibular, con bordes indefinidos, consistencia firme y dolorosa a la palpación. Intraoralmente se observa mucosa eritematosa, así como falta de lubricación, dolor a la palpación y expansión del hueso cortical. Se realiza biopsia incisional, se solicitan exámenes de imagen e histológicos. Los resultados indican la presencia de CCE y, por tanto, derivación a atención secundaria. Son muchos los factores de riesgo asociados al desarrollo de CEC, siendo la radiación ultravioleta la más relevante en este caso, favoreciendo su aparición en el cuero cabelludo. La probabilidad de metástasis es baja, pero cuando ocurre, la mayoría de los casos que comenzaron en el cuero cabelludo se diseminan a la región parotídea y cervical. Conclusión: El SCC tiene un buen pronóstico. Sin embargo, existen antecedentes, como tamaño y ubicación, que deben alertar al profesional para realizar el seguimiento, cribado precoz, control de ganglios metastásicos en zona maxilofacial.

Perfusion Computed Tomography Scan Imaging in Differentiation of Benign from Malignant Parotid Lesions

Abstract Introduction The most common site of salivary gland tumors is the parotid gland. Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and sonography are imaging modalities to differentiate benign from malignant parotid tumors. Objective The aim of this study is the evaluation of the diagnostic value of perfusion CT for differentiating histological categorization of benign and malignant parotid tumors. Methods A total of 29 patients with parotid neoplasms were enrolled in this study. Mean age and all CT perfusion variables (gradient and permeability, blood flow[BF], blood volume [BV], mean transit time [MTT], permeability surface [PS], maximum intensity projection [MIP], time-density curve [TDC], and time to peak [TTP]) were compared among three groups (malignant tumors [MTs],Warthin's tumor [WT] and pleomorphic adenomas [PA]). Results The mean age of the patients was 55.9±14.1 (26-77), and 15 of them were male (51.7%). Eleven lesions were PAs [37.9%], 8 lesions were WTs (27.6%0 and 10 lesions (34.5%) were MTs (6 acinic cell carcinomas [ACCs], 3 adenocystic carcinomas [AdCCs], and 1 mucoepidermoid carcinoma [MEC]). The mean age of the patients with WTs was 62±7.5 years; 52±14.2 for patients with Pas, and 55.2±17.2 for those with MTs (p=0.32). The mean MIP was 122.7±12.2 in WT, while it was 80.5±19.5 in PA, and 76.2±27.1 in MTs (p<0.001); The mean MIP for WT was higher than for PAs and MTs; the values of MTs and PAs were not statistically different. The average of BF, BV, and curve peak were higher inWTs in comparison with the other two groups, and curve time 2 and TTP were higher in PAs in comparison with MTs. Conclusion Based on this study, perfusion CT of the parotid gland and its parameters can distinguish between benign and malignant parotid masses.

Parotidectomy-related facial nerve lesions: proposal for a modified Sunnybrook Facial Grading System / Lesões do nervo facial relacionadas à parotidectomia: proposta de um sistema Sunnybrook de graduação facial modificado

ABSTRACT Facial nerve injury, affecting mainly the marginal mandibular branch, is the most frequent neurologic complication from parotidectomy. Objective To test a modified Sunnybrook Facial Grading System as a new tool to assess the facial nerve function following parotidectomy, emphasizing the marginal mandibular branch. Methods We reviewed the medical records of 73 post-parotidectomy patients (40 female, 18-84 years old, mean age 53.2 years) with facial nerve sparing, referred to the Department of Physical Therapy. All patients had parotid neoplasms or advanced skin cancer, and were followed by the principal author between 2006 and 2014. Results The muscles innervated by the marginal mandibular branch were the most frequently affected (72.6%), particularly in patients undergoing neck dissection (p = 0.023). The voluntary movement scores obtained with the modified system were significantly lower compared with the original version (p < 0.001). The best and worst scores were observed in patients with benign parotid tumors and skin cancer, respectively. Patients requiring neck dissection (p = 0.031) and resection of other structures (p = 0.021) had the lowest scores, evidenced only with the modified version. Patients with malignant tumors had significantly worse ratings, regardless of the Sunnybrook system version. The post-physiotherapy analysis involved 50 patients. The worst facial rehabilitation outcomes were related to the marginal mandibular branch function. Conclusion The modified Sunnybrook Facial Grading System improved the marginal mandibular branch assessment, preserving the evaluation of other facial nerve branches.

RESUMO A lesão do nervo facial é a principal complicação neurológica relacionada às parotidectomias e, em geral, o ramo marginal mandibular é o mais frequentemente acometido. Objetivo Testar um Sistema Sunnybrook de Graduação Facial modificado (mS-FGS) como uma nova ferramenta para avaliar a função do nervo facial após a parotidectomia, enfatizando o ramo marginal mandibular. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo, baseado em prontuários de 73 casos (40 do sexo feminino, 18-84 anos, idade média = 53,2), submetidos à parotidectomia, com preservação do nervo facial. Todos os pacientes apresentavam neoplasias parotídeas ou câncer de pele avançado, e foram tratados pela autora principal entre 2006 e 2014. Resultados Neste estudo, os músculos inervados pelo ramo marginal mandibular foram os mais acometidos (72,6% dos casos), principalmente nos pacientes que realizaram esvaziamento cervical (p = 0,023). Os Escores de Movimento Voluntário obtidos pelo sistema modificado foram inferiores aos obtidos pelo original (p < 0,001). As melhores pontuações foram observadas em pacientes com tumores benignos parotídeos e os piores resultados, naqueles com câncer de pele. Pacientes que necessitaram de esvaziamento cervical e ressecção de outras estruturas, além da parótida, apresentaram escores menores (p = 0,031 e p = 0,021), evidenciados apenas pelo sistema modificado. Os tumores malignos geraram escores significativamente menores, independentemente do instrumento empregado. A análise pós fisioterapia envolveu 50 casos. Os piores resultados, após a intervenção fisioterapêutica, também foram observados nos músculos inervados pelo ramo marginal mandibular. Conclusão A avaliação da disfunção facial pós-parotidectomia, através do Sistema Sunnybrook com a modificação proposta permitiu uma apreciação mais detalhada do ramo marginal mandibular, sem prejuízo à avaliação dos demais ramos.

Comparison of the Facelift Incision versus V-Shaped Incision for Parotidectomy / 대한이비인후과학회지

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the present study was to compare the results of V-shaped and modified facelift incisions for parotidectomy. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: Ninety parotidectomy patients who underwent V-shaped and modified facelift incisions from 2014 to 2018 were enrolled in this study. Patient characteristics, tumor profiles, surgical outcomes, postoperative complications, and cosmetic results were assessed for the V-shaped (n=20) and modified facelift (n=70) incision groups. RESULTS: The tumor size was significantly larger in the modified facelift incision group than in the V-shaped incision group (2.6 cm vs. 1.9 cm, p < 0.001). There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding other baseline tumor characteristics, operating time, and postoperative complications. Although the results of Vancouver Scar Scale was similar in both groups, the V-shaped incision group showed higher subjective scar satisfaction scores than the modified facelift incision group (9.3 vs. 8.6, p=0.001). CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the V-shaped incision is feasible and can provide better subjective scar satisfaction in selected parotidectomy patients without increased complications.

Ectopic pleomorphic adenoma on subcutaneous plane of the cheek

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor of the salivary gland. Pleomorphic adenoma occurs most commonly in the parotid gland but it may involve other salivary gland such as submandible or lingual. We report an ectopic pleomorphic adenoma in the subcutaneous layer of the face. A woman presented with a mass of the nasolabial fold. After excision of the mass, it was revealed as an pleomorphic adenoma pathologically. An ectopic pleomorphic adenoma which was located in the subcutaneous layer of the face is very rare in medical literature.

CT performances and literature review of myoepithelioma of the parotid gland / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To study the CT performances and literature review of myoepithelioma (ME)of the parotid gland,to improve the recognition and diagnostic accuracy of this disease.Methods The CT findings of 1 2 cases with ME of the parotid gland confirmed by surgery and pathology were analyzed retrospectively,the characteristics of the age of onset,gender,size,location,density,boundary and enhancement were analyzed.And then,the related literatures were reviewed.Results Among the 1 2 patients,5 were male and 7 were female,age ranged from 11 to 68 years old,with a median age of 45.2 years.2 patients had the symptom of tenderness and fever, and the other 10 patients were asymptomatic and painless preauricular mass,2 of which were gradually enlarged.All the tumors were single in this study,2 had visible capsule infiltration or unclear boundaries,and other 10 had intact or smooth edges.CT showed that the masses all located in the parotid gland(1 in the deep lobe and 11 in the superficial lobe).The diameter of the tumor was 10 mm to 50 mm,with an average of 29.1 mm.The density was uniform in 2 cases and irregular cystic degeneration and necrosis in the other 10 cases.Mild enhancement was found in the arteriovenous phase after enhanced scanning,in which 8 cases had marginal enhancement or nodular enhancement in the arterial phase,and gradual filling into the center in the venous phase.Conclusion The CT performances of ME of the parotid gland have define characteristics.The possibility of myoepithelioma of the parotid gland should be taken into account when it has continuous centripetal reinforcement after enhancement,combing with the single cystic solid mass with clear boundary in superficial lobe of the parotid gland.Malignant myoepithelioma (MM)should be considered when the tumor envelope is incomplete or the boundary with the surrounding structure is not clear.

The value of 3D-iMSDE MR neurography in the determination of the anatomical relationship between intraparotid facial nerve and parotid ducts and parotid tumors / 中华放射学杂志

Objective@#To investigate the spatial relationship between intraparotid facial nerve and parotid ducts in different types of parotid neoplasms with 3D improved motion-sensitized driven-equilibrium pulse (3D-iMSDE) MR neurography, and to guide the operation plan.@*Methods@#By means of prospective research methods, the sequences of 3D-iMSDE and 3D-T2-fast field echo (3D-T2-FFE) were obtained in 30 healthy volunteers and 40 patients with parotid gland tumors, respectively. All patients with parotid mass were found by physical examination, by maxillofacial surgeons or by ultrasonography or other imaging examinations. Facial nerve trunk with its first branches and parotid ducts were evaluated independently on images of iMSDE and T2-FFE sequence for volunteers. The signal intensity ratio (SIR) of both facial nerve and parotid ducts were compared respectively in two sequences The relationship between intraparotid facial nerve and parotid ducts with the lesion were analyzed on images of iMSDE and T2-FFE sequences for 40 patients. The results were compared with intra-operative anatomy and post-operative pathological findings.Wilcoxon symbolic rank test, t test and chi-square test were used@*Results@#The image scores of intra-parotid facial nerve and parotid ducts in iMSDE sequence were higher than that of T2-FFE sequence in all 30 healthy volunteers. The difference was statistically significant (Z=-6.197,P<0.05). Both the facial nerve and parotid duct on images of iMSDE sequence had higher SIR than that of T2-FFE. The differences were statistically significant (t=10.772,11.586, respectively;P<0.05). Forty patients with parotid gland tumors had a total of 41 lesions. Compared with the intraoperative anatomy, the accuracy of iMSDE and T2-FFE sequences in showing the relationship between the facial nerve and its primary branches with the mass were 36/41 (87.8%), and 22/41 (53.7%) respectively, and the accuracy of the two sequences in showing the relationship between the dominant duct of the parotid gland and the mass were 38/41 (92.7%) and 30/41 (73.2%), respectively.The accuracy rate in showing the relationship between facial nerve and its primary branch and the mass on images of iMSDE sequence were higher than that of T2-FFE sequence, and also in showing the relationship of parotid duct and the mass. The statistical differences were significant (χ2=9.725, 5.513;P<0.05,respectively). In the iMSDE sequence, the relationship between the facial nerve and its first branches (temporofacial and cervicofacial division) with the tumor was correctly demonstrated in 36 cases. 38 cases of parotid ducts were satisfactorily displayed on image of iMSDE sequence.@*Conclusions@#The 3D-iMSDE MRN sequence can correctly show the relationship between intraparotid facial nerve and parotid duct and the parotid gland neoplasms.

Preliminary study on endoscope-assisted resection of superficial benign tumor of parotid gland / 中华口腔医学杂志

Objective@#To summarize the preliminary experience of endoscope -assisted resection of superficial parotid gland benign tumors, and to discuss the indications, advantages and disadvantages of the operation.@*Methods@#The clinical data of 18 patients who underwent extracapsular resection of superficial parotid gland benign tumor in Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from March 2018 to March 2019 were retrospectively analyzed, and the surgical methods were introduced. The indications, long axis length of tumor, incision design, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage and drainage time, aesthetic satisfaction, postoperative complications and follow-up time were counted.@*Results@#All procedures were completed as expected. The length of the long axis of the tumor was (2.3±0.6) cm, the incision in the tragus around the earlobe was short and concealed, the incision length was (5.1±1.3) cm, the operation duration was (2.0±0.4) h, intraoperative blood loss was (168.9±18.8) ml, postoperative drainage was (29.5±11.7) ml, drainage time was (3.6±0.5) d, 2 cases of temporary facial paralysis or earlobe numbness, three months after the operation, the results of the visual analogue scale of the incision design and the aesthetic effect were (9.6±0.1).@*Conclusions@#Endoscope-assisted resection of superficial parotid gland benign tumor by inner tragus around earlobe approach is applicable and reliable, can reduce complications, shorten surgical incision to obtain satisfactory aesthetic effect, which is worth further expansion and improvement.

T2WI maximum tumor level histogram for differentiating parotid pleomorphic adenoma and malignant tumor / 中国介入影像与治疗学

Objective: To assess the value of T2WI maximum tumor level histogram in differentiating pleomorphic adenoma from malignant tumors of parotid gland. Methods: MRI of 64 patients with parotid tumors, including 41 cases of pleomorphic adenomas and 23 cases of malignant tumors confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively. Mazda software was used to select ROIs in the maximum tumor level image on axial T2WI. Gray histogram analysis was carried out to obtain 9 characteristic parameters, including mean, variance, kurtosis, skewness, first percentile (perc 1%), tenth percentile (perc 10%), fiftieth percentile (perc 50%), ninetieth percentile (perc 90%) and ninety-ninth percentile (perc 99%). Statistical analysis was performed to compare the characteristic parameters of histogram between pleomorphic adenoma and malignant tumors. ROC curve was drawn to evaluate the effectiveness of the characteristic parameters of histogram in tumors differentiating. Results: Among 9 characteristic parameters of histogram, perc 1% and perc 10% had statistical differences between pleomorphic adenoma and malignant tumors (both P<0.05). Both of perc 1% and perc 10% of pleomorphic adenoma were significantly higher than those of malignant tumors. ROC curve analysis showed that perc 10% was the most effective parameter for differential diagnosis. The AUC was 0.70 (P=0.01), and the optimal critical value was 76.00. The sensitivity and specificity was 66.70% and 60.00%, respectively. Besides, the AUC, optimal critical value, sensitivity and specificity of perc 1% was 0.67 (P=0.04), 46.50, 63.90% and 60.00%, respectively. Conclusion: T2WI maximum tumor level histogram can be used as an important method to differentiate pleomorphic adenoma from malignant tumors of parotid gland before operation, which can provide valuable references for clinic.

Acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland: A diagnostic dilemma on cytology

@#Introduction: Acinic cell carcinoma (ACC) represents 1-6% of parotid gland neoplasms. Case Report: We report cytomorphological features of two uncommon variants of acinic cell carcinoma. The first case was an eleven-year-old female with a nodular mass in parotid and the FNA smears demonstrated a lymphoepithelial lesion composed of epithelial tumour cells with features of acinar cells in a lymphoid background. The second case was a 62-year-old male with a large parotid mass. The FNA smears revealed presence of extracellular, acellular amyloid-like material with tumour cells arranged in follicles. Discussion: Awareness of cytomorphological features of these unusual variants of acinic cell carcinoma may help to avoid diagnostic pitfall.