Warthin's tumor natural history, complications and prognosis

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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.

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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

  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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