The differential diagnosis of a parotid lesion is broad, and the otolaryngologist must consider inflammatory, neoplastic, autoimmune, traumatic, infectious, or congenital causes. A comprehensive history and physical examination, in conjunction…
This article reviews the epidemiology, embryology, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, and basic management principles for the more common benign parotid neoplasms. The various histopathologies are also discussed and…
This article provides an overview of important anatomic and functional anatomy associated with the parotid gland and facial nerve for the practicing otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon, facial plastic surgeon,…
Babak Larian, MD, FACS, Editor Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, Editor Many texts have been written about salivary disease as a collective, but the parotid gland deserves special distinction. The parotid…
10.1055/b-0037-146632 7 Anterior Aspect of the Neck: Deep Dissection Maria Peris-Celda Fig. 7.1. Anterior and lateral cervical regions, anterolateral view, left side. The sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles have been removed….
10.1055/b-0037-146633 8 Posterior Aspect of the Neck Maria Peris-Celda Fig. 8.1. Posterior cervical region, posterior view. The skin and subcutaneous tissue have been removed. The sternocleidomastoid muscle has been removed…
10.1055/b-0037-146631 6 Anterior Aspect of the Neck: Superficial Dissection Maria Peris-Celda Fig. 6.1. Anterior and lateral cervical regions, lateral view, left side. The skin and subcutaneous tissue have been removed…
10.1055/b-0037-146629 4 Face: Superficial Dissection Maria Peris-Celda Fig. 4.1. Facial dissection, right anterolateral view, superficial plane. The skin and subcutaneous tissue have been removed. Fig. 4.2. Facial dissection, right lateral…
10.1055/b-0037-146630 5 Face: Deep Dissection Maria Peris-Celda and Takeshi Funaki Fig. 5.1. Cranial, facial, and cervical dissection, lateral view, left side. The facial musculature has been removed. Part of the…
10.1055/b-0037-146634 9 Parapharyngeal Dissection Maria Peris-Celda Fig. 9.1. Pharynx and parapharyngeal space, posterior view. The cervical spine, spinal cord, and cerebellum have been removed. Fig. 9.2. Inferior part of the…
