When, if ever, would you trace the facial nerve back to the base of skull for a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid?

Is this necessary given that they are benign lesions? What factors would make you consider tracing the facial nerve?

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Radiation Oncology · UTMB

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I would not chase on a routine basis. If path read peri neural invasion and MRI were positive, I’d chase electively. But one should get path reviewed in these situations.

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