Giant pleomorphic adenoma of parotid gland

Authors

  • A. Bhagya Lakshmi Department of Pathology, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, A.P.
  • G. Santa Rao Department of Surgery, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, A.P.
  • P. Uma Department of Pathology, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, A.P.
  • P. Urmila Devi Department of Pathology, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, A.P.

Keywords:

Giant pleomorphic adenoma, Parotid gland

Abstract

Salivary gland tumors are rare, comprising less than 3% of all neoplasia of head and neck region. Pleomorphic adenomas are the most common benign neoplasms of the parotid gland. The vast majority are 2-6cms in size, when resected. Untreated pleomorphic adenomas can enlarge in size and weigh several kilograms. There are only few cases of giant pleomorphic adenomas reported in the literature. Here we present one of such case.

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Published

2017-01-28

How to Cite

Lakshmi, A. B., Rao, G. S., Uma, P., & Devi, P. U. (2017). Giant pleomorphic adenoma of parotid gland. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 1(4), 579–580. Retrieved from https://www.msjonline.org/index.php/ijrms/article/view/2671