[The resection of a giant recurrent parotid gland tumor].

This paper report a case of a giant recurrent tumor arising in the parotid gland. The patient presents as a tumor for 20 years on her left parotid region showing a rapid increase in the dimensions during the latest 3 months. The computed tomography scan and fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) showed it most likely to be a pleomorphic adenoma. The tumor was completely resected with preservation of the facial nerve under general anesthesia. Macroscopically, the excised tumor was measured 21 cm×13 cm×10 cm in scale, and weighed 1.730 kg. Histopathological examination of the excised tumor revealed a recurrent pleomorphic adenoma. Postoperatively, the facial nerve function was normal with an excellent aesthetic outcome.