Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Cervical Heterotopic Salivary Gland: A Case Report. (7th February 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vegari, Saman; Naderpour, Masoud; Hemmati, Alireza; Baybordi, Hosein
• Other Names: Mevio E. Academic Editor.; Rapoport A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-02-07
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/470652
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction . Although pleomorphic adenoma is the most common neoplasm of the salivary glands, this tumor most commonly involves the minor salivary glands of palatal and rarely occurs in cervical region. Case Report . A 21-year-old female referred to our clinic due to painless mass of right upper region of neck. After paraclinical and pathologic evaluation, it was diagnosed as cervical pleomorphic adenoma. Conclusion . Pleomorphic adenoma may be rarely involving the neck. Although the prognosis is good, the choice treatment is the complete resection of the tumor.