Giant neck swelling. Issue 4 (10th March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: De, Utpal; Nandi, Mintu Mohon; Kabiraj, Pranoy
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 4:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 454
• Page End: 455
• Publication Date: 2016-03-10
• Subjects: Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma -- giant pleomorphic adenoma -- submandibular tumor; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.490
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key clinical message: The most common benign salivary gland tumor is pleomorphic adenoma. They can attain giant proportions and weigh several kilograms. They can cause facial disfigurement and, if untreated, could lead malignant transformation. This image depicts a 7.5 kg pleomorphic adenoma of right submandibular gland with malignant change in a 55‐year‐old male. Abstract : The most common benign salivary gland tumor is pleomorphic adenoma. They can attain giant proportions and weigh several kilograms. They can cause facial disfigurement and, if untreated, could lead malignant transformation. This image depicts a 7.5 kilogram pleomorphic adenoma of right submandibular gland with malignant change in a 55‐year‐old male.