Concurrent pleomorphic adenoma in parapharyngeal space and submandibular gland
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pleomorphic adenoma in the parapharyngeal space either occurs de novo or as an extension from the deep lobe of the parotid gland.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A rare synchronous occurrence of pleomorphic ad...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-03-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.wjso.com/content/2/1/6 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pleomorphic adenoma in the parapharyngeal space either occurs de novo or as an extension from the deep lobe of the parotid gland.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A rare synchronous occurrence of pleomorphic adenoma in the parapharyngeal space and submandibular gland of a 48-year-old Nigerian male is reported.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Pleomorphic adenoma concurrent in the parapharyngeal space and submandibular gland is very rare. A complete surgical excision of both tumors is the treatment of choice.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1477-7819 |