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Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology
When, if ever, would you trace the facial nerve back to the base of skull for a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid?
Is this necessary given that they are benign lesions?
What factors would make you consider tracing the facial nerve?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I would not chase on a routine basis. If path read peri neural invasion and MRI were positive, I’d chase electively. But one should get path reviewed in these situations.
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