Parotid Rosai-Dorfman disease：a case report and literature review

doi:10.19438/j.cjoms.2026.04.019

Abstract

Abstract: Rosai-Dorfman disease is a rare disorder classified as a type of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Its etiology remains unclear, and there is no unified treatment approach to date. Most current studies on this disease are case reports, and cases occurring in the parotid gland are relatively rare. This article reported a case of Rosai-Dorfman disease in the parotid gland region, and discussed its clinical manifestations, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment in combination with a literature review, aiming to provide a reference for clinical practice.

Key words: Rosai-Dorfman disease, Parotid gland, Histiocytosis

CLC Number:

R739.8

Wang Haoran, Lyu Chunhua, Xu Jingchun, Chen Jun, Ma Songbo, Meng Jian, Tang Hui, Sheng Lei. Parotid Rosai-Dorfman disease：a case report and literature review[J]. China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2026, 24(4): 433-436.

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