Pleomorphic Adenoma of Parotid Gland in The Elderly: Do We Always Need to Operate?

Pleomorphic Adenoma of Parotid Gland in The Elderly: Do We Always Need to Operate?

Introduction: Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumor, which usually involves the parotid gland. It can seldom undergo malignant transformation. Therefore, the best treatment to avoid malignant transformation is to excise the tumor, which is a straightforward decision in young an...

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Main Authors: Vikas Malik, Nicholas J Kay, Timothy M Ramsay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: GESDAV 2012-02-01
Series:Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery
Subjects:
Pleomorphic adenoma
parotid
delirium
cognitive dysfunction
dementia
management
Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=15184

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