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Journal of Case Reports
Pleomorphic Adenoma of Parotid in a Young Patient
Sangeeta R. Patankar, Megha A. Meshram, Vasant Shewale1, Gokul S.
From the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery1; Y.M.T. Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Megha A Meshram
Email: megs22635@yahoo.com
Received: 22-MAR-2013 Accepted: 25-APR-2013 Published Online: 20-MAY-2013
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2013.0035
Abstract
Salivary gland tumors are rare, comprising less than 3% of all neoplasia of head and neck region. Pleomorphic adenoma, is the most common salivary gland tumor, accounting for about 60% to 80% of the benign tumors of the salivary glands and for 60% to 70% of all the parotid tumors. Pleomorphic adenoma exhibits wide cytomorphologic and architectural diversity. It is found more commonly between fifth and sixth decades of life, female to male ratio being 2:1. Early diagnosis of this benign neoplasm is important as it has a high rate of recurrence and chances of malignant transformation. Due to few symptoms and the possibility of extension into a hidden site, such as the parapharyngeal space, the tumor can grow for a long time before being diagnosed, and the potential risk of malignant transformation increases over the years with an incidence of 1-7%. We present a case of pleomorphic adenoma diagnosed early in a young patient.
Keywords : Pleomophic, Adenoma, Salivary Glands, Parotid Neoplasms, Neoplasm Recurrence.
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