Abstract
A case of vascular leiomyoma of the parotid gland is reported. The patient was a 37-year-old male with a left parotid tumor. The tumor was removed under general anesthesia. Histological examination revealed vascular leiomyoma. No recurrence has been noticed for 9 months after operation. Leiomyoma is a benign tumor which commonly occurs in the smooth muscle of the uterus, digestive organs or skin. This is the first case of leiomyoma of the parotid gland in Japan.
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