Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2022; 10(8): 2622-2628
Published online Mar 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i8.2622
Cystic teratoma of the parotid gland: A case report
Hong-Sheng Liu, Qiao-Ying Zhang, Jia-Feng Duan, Gang Li, Jia Zhang, Peng-Feng Sun
Hong-Sheng Liu, Qiao-Ying Zhang, Peng-Feng Sun, Department of Radiology, Xi'an Central Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710003, Shaanxi Province, China
Jia-Feng Duan, Gang Li, Department of Head & Neck Oncology Surgery, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710003, Shaanxi Province, China
Jia Zhang, Department of Pathology, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710003, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Liu HS and Zhang QY carried out the study, participated in collecting the data, and drafted the manuscript; Zhang J and Sun PF performed the data collection and participated in study design; Li G and Duan JF participated in data interpretation and manuscript revision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report.
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Corresponding author: Hong-Sheng Liu, MM, Deputy Director, Department of Radiology, Xi'an Central Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710003, Shaanxi Province, China. lhs841209@163.com
Received: October 15, 2021
Peer-review started: October 15, 2021
First decision: November 17, 2021
Revised: December 1, 2021
Accepted: February 10, 2022
Article in press: February 10, 2022
Published online: March 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We report an unusual case of teratoma in the parotid gland and review the related literature. The clinical characteristics and imaging features are described. Sufficient knowledge on teratoma, especially the computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics, is essential for correct diagnosis and treatment.