A case of hemangioendothelioma originating in the parotid gland

Abstract

Hemangioendothelioma originating in the salivary gland is very rare. A 76-year-old male presenting with a left parotid tumor is herein reported. The tumor was removed by a left total parotidectomy under general anesthesia and was later histopathologically diagnosed to have hemangioendothelioma. The patient has since demonstrated no recurrence for 2 years and 6 months. The clinical and histopathological features of hemangioendothelioma of the head and neck are also discussed.