Pleomorphic adenoma of parotid gland- A case report
Journal: International Dental Journal of Student Research (Vol.3, No. 4)Publication Date: 2015-12-01
Authors : Soheyl Sheikh; Shambulingappa P; Amit aggarwal; Ravinder Singh; Deepak Gupta; Ivleen Kaur;
Page : 151-154
Keywords : Pleomorphic adenoma; Salivary gland tumor; Parotid tumor;
Abstract
Salivary gland tumors are rare, comprising less than 3% of all neoplasia of head and neck region. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common type of all salivary gland tumors. It exhibits wide cyto-morphologic and architectural diversity and that is how it is considered to mixed tumor. Due to few symptoms and extension into a hidden site, the tumor can grow for a long time before being diagnosed, and the potential risk for malignant transformation increases over the years with the incidence of 1-7%. Hereby, we report a case of pleomorphic adenoma in a 46 year-old male who complained of a large growth on the left side of the face, which enlarged gradually over a period of over 10 years. Advanced imaging modality was used to determine the exact location and extent of the tumor so as to carry out its complete resection for a favourable outcome.
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