Parotidectomy

Salivary gland

Radiation therapy

Enucleation

Parotid gland

Adenoma

General surgery

Pathology

Surgery

Pleomorphic adenoma

Medicine

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common tumour of the parotid gland, and can recur after excision. Recurrent pleomorphic adenoma can be a challenge to treat, and has variable outcomes. The aim of this review was to summarise current thinking in its management, which may be helpful to clinical teams and could improve patients’ health-related quality of life. We searched several online databases using the key terms pleomorphic adenoma, recurrent pleomorphic adenoma, parotid gland tumours, parotid surgery, radiotherapy and parotid pleomorphic adenoma, and parotid surgery outcomes.

Current thinking about the management of recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid: a structured review