Cuantificación de ADN como factor pronóstico en un caso de Carcinoma de células Acinares de parótida diagnosticado por PAAF

hereby we present a case of a 43-years-old male who complained of a three years history preauricular painful mass. fine needle aspiration cytology was performed, diagnosing of compatible with acinar cell carcinoma, thus dna quantification by image cytometry was carried out. biological parameters studied (ploidy, s-phase, 5-c exceeding rate) showed that it is a low grade of malignancy lesion. total parotidectomy conservative of facial nerve was recommended, without regional lymphadenectomy. patient remains, one year later, asymptomatic and free of disease.