Diagnóstico de adenoma pleomórfico en la glándula salival delante de la oreja y preservación del nervio facial.

A 2 cm benign mass was found in my parotid gland. How is surgery performed without the risk of facial paralysis?

Tumores de las glándulas salivales

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Dr. Dt. Onur Karahan Verified Medical Specialist (TME (Çene Eklemi) & Oklüzyon Uzmanı)

23.09.2026 16:30 TR

@Pelin Şimşek en respuesta a:

"Neuromonitoring" is used in modern surgery for masses in the parotid; During the operation, the branches of the facial nerve are monitored instantly with an electronic device and removed with the mass capsule without even millimetric contact with the nerve.

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Gizem Sarı

23.09.2026 20:15 TR

@Pelin Şimşek en respuesta a:

I was wondering the same question, and the detailed answer given by our doctor was very enlightening. Thanks.

Diagnóstico de adenoma pleomórfico en la glándula salival delante de la oreja y preservación del nervio facial.

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