Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor(IMT)is a rare mesenchymal tumor composed of a large number of spindle cells with infiltration of inflammatory cells such as lymphocytes and plasma cells.This paper reported a case of IMT in parotid region,and reviewed the etiology,clinical features,diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of IMT in combination with relevant literature,so as to improve the clinician's understanding of IMT in parotid region.