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Warthin's tumor natural history, complications and prognosis

Introduction

Overview

Overview

If left untreated, few patients with Warthin’s tumor may progress to develop facial paralysis. Common complications of Warthin’s tumor include squamous cell carcinoma and facial paralysis. Prognosis is generally good.

Natural History

Natural History

  • If left untreated, few patients with Warthin’s tumor may progress to develop facial paralysis.
Complications

Complications

Prognosis

Prognosis

  • The long-term outlook for people with Warthin tumor is generally good.
  • The tumor is almost always benign and is generally cured with surgery.
  • The risk of recurrence is thought to be 2% or less.[1]
References

References

  1. ↑ Warthin tumor. Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) (2015). https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/gard/8569/warthin-tumor/resources/1 Accessed on December 14, 2015


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2] Nazia Fuad M.D.