Parotid gland papillary adenocarcinoma in a child

Papillary adenocarcinoma or cystadenocarcinoma is a rare malignancy of salivary gland which usually affects major salivary gland such as parotid. Although, papillary adenocarcinoma has a higher incidence in older age group, it should also be considered in younger patients. Local excision such as total parotidectomy with or without neck dissection, followed by radiotherapy is the main treatment. A case of parotid gland papillary adenocarcinoma in a 14 years old patient was reported. A total parotidectomy and postoperative radiotherapy were performed. There was no recurrence of tumor after 1 year of follow up.