Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor: A Rare Location in the Parotid Gland

Cureus. 2020 Aug 27;12(8):e10068. doi: 10.7759/cureus.10068.

Abstract

Desmoplastic small round cell tumor represents an unusual variety of tumors that affects mostly children and young males. In this report we present a case of a desmoplastic small round cell tumor involving the parotid gland of a young male. The tumor was excised, and definitive histology showed features of desmoplastic small round cell tumor confirming the diagnosis.

Keywords: desmoplastic small round cell tumor; gracilis muscle free flap; parotid gland.

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  • Case Reports