Ischaemic necrosis and facial palsy in Warthin's tumour of the parotid gland

• DOI: 10.1016/s0385-8146(01)00120-1
• Publication Date: 2002-07-25T10:06:09Z
• Authors: Sangeeta Maini; J.E Osborne
• Keywords: Facial paralysis

A 72-year-old patient with a Warthin's tumor of the right parotid gland developed massive necrosis of the tumour associated with temporary facial palsy with subsequent macroscopic tumour disappearance.