Diagnostic Challenge of a Deep Minor Salivary Gland Neoplasm. (6th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wagner, Vivian P.; Martins, Manoela D.; Genari, Bruna; do Amaral, Fernando B.; Maciel, Antônio C.; Martins, Marco A. T.; Munerato, Maria C.
• Other Names: Balatsouras Dimitrios G. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-06-06
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/608267
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Core needle biopsy represents a safe and cheap alternative diagnostic method to open biopsy and fine-needle aspiration cytology in head and neck tumors. There is little evidence in the literature about the use of core needle biopsy in minor salivary gland lesions. This single case report presents a 60-year-old woman with a painless swelling in the soft palate, breathing and swallowing difficulties, and a feeling of suffocation. Two open biopsies had inconclusive diagnosis and the lesion could only be assessed and diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma through core needle biopsy. Recognizing the correct indication of core needle biopsy can benefit both health professionals and patients; thus, it is important to consider the possibility of performing this method to diagnose minor salivary gland tumors.