ABSTRACT
Primary parotid lymphoma [PPL] is an unusual entity and there is limited data in Indian population. Hence we undertook this retrospective observational study of primary parotid lymphoma at our Center in Southern India. This study includes 7 consecutive cases diagnosed as PPL by tissue biopsy/superficial/deep parotidectomy confirmed by immunohistochemistry between January 2007 and December 2012
Results: Median age was 54 years [range 29- 78 years], and it was more common in males. According to Ann Arbor stage, Advanced stage [stage III and IV] was seen in 2 [28.57%]. According to the International Prognostic Index [IPI], most [6] were low risk [85.7%]. Overall survival ranged from 1-45 months with median OS of 18 months. To conclude, PPL presents more often in early stage and low IPI score. Surgery +/- chemoimmunotherapy with radiotherapy to the parotid is the standard treatment at present