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==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, | * If left untreated, few patients with Warthin's tumor may progress to develop [[facial paralysis]]. | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
* Squamous cell carcinoma | * [[Squamous cell carcinoma]] | ||
* [[Facial paralysis]] | |||
==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 | * The long-term outlook for people with Warthin tumor is generally good. | ||
* The [[tumor]] is almost always [[benign]] and is generally [[Cure|cured]] with surgery. | |||
* The risk of recurrence is thought to be 2% or less.<ref>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</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Types of cancer]] | [[Category:Types of cancer]] | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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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.
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
- If left untreated, few patients with Warthin's tumor may progress to develop facial paralysis.
Complications
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
- ↑ 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