Synchronous parotid and nasopharyngeal Warthin tumor.

BACKGROUND

Warthin tumor is the second most common benign salivary gland neoplasm after pleomorphic adenoma. Warthin tumors occur almost exclusively in the parotid gland and periparotid lymph nodes, extraparotid localization is rare.

METHODS AND

RESULTS

We describe a case of a patient presenting with a synchronous unilateral parotid gland and nasopharyngeal Warthin tumor.

CONCLUSION

We propose that, although this occurrence of a synchronous parotid gland and nasopharyngeal Warthin tumor may be coincidental, it is more likely to be an effect of a systemic factor.