TY - JOUR
T1 - Parotolymphatic backflow
T2 - A new sign of malignancy
AU - Som, Peter M.
AU - Shugar, Joel M.A.
PY - 1981/1
Y1 - 1981/1
N2 - The embryology and anatomy of the parotid lymphatics are reviewed. Instances where intraparotid adenopathy can be confused with a parotid tumor are cited. Added to the roentgen signs of parotid malignancy, a new finding, parotolymphatic backflow, is described for what we believe is the first time. Its pathogenesis is discussed.
AB - The embryology and anatomy of the parotid lymphatics are reviewed. Instances where intraparotid adenopathy can be confused with a parotid tumor are cited. Added to the roentgen signs of parotid malignancy, a new finding, parotolymphatic backflow, is described for what we believe is the first time. Its pathogenesis is discussed.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0019480486&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/000348948109000116
DO - 10.1177/000348948109000116
M3 - Article
C2 - 7469298
AN - SCOPUS:0019480486
SN - 0003-4894
VL - 90
SP - 64
EP - 66
JO - Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology
JF - Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology
IS - 1
ER -