Surgical excision of parotid gland endangers which of the following structures ______________?
Correct answer: C. External carotid artery, auriculotemporal nerve, facial nerve
- A. Hypoglossal nerve
- B. Motor nerve of the muscles of mastication
- C. External carotid artery, auriculotemporal nerve, facial nerve
- D. Lesser occipital nerve and spinal accessory nerve
Explanation
Structures within or closely related to the parotid gland include the facial nerve, external carotid artery and auriculotemporal nerve, making them vulnerable during parotidectomy. The facial nerve is especially important because its branches spread through the gland.
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