Pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland in the parapharyngeal space

被引：18

作者：

Bipin T Varghese

Paul Sebastian

Elizabeth K Abraham

Anitha Mathews

机构：

[1] Dept. of Surgical Oncology/Pathology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum

来源：

World Journal of Surgical Oncology | / 1卷 / 1期

关键词：

Minor salivary gland; Parapharyngeal space; Pleomorphic adenoma;

D O I：

10.1186/1477-7819-1-2

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摘要：

Background: Majority of tumours occurring in minor salivary gland are malignant. Pleomorphic adenoma is of rare occurrence in parapharangeal space. Case presentation: A rare case of a minor salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma of the parapharyngeal space is reported. Review of literature, clinical features, pathology, radiological findings and treatment of these tumours are discussed. Conclusions: Parapharangeal salivary tumours presents as a painless progressive swelling with majority of these being malignant. Pleomorphic adenoma in parapharangeal space is of rare occurrence. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice. © 2003 Varghese et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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