Pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. Issue 9 (September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Middleton, Hayden; Strelow, Brittany
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 35:Issue 9(2022)
• Page Start: 54
• Page End: 56
• Publication Date: 2022-09
• Subjects: pleomorphic adenoma -- salivary gland tumor -- parotid gland -- tinnitus -- head/neck tumor -- Frey syndrome; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000854504.04227.cf
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Salivary gland tumors are rare, accounting for 6% to 8% of head and neck tumors. Detecting them in primary care is important so that adequate treatment can be provided. This case report describes a 58-year-old woman whose unilateral pulsatile tinnitus and ear fullness led to the diagnosis of a salivary gland tumor, specifically a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland.