International Journal of Dentistry Research 2018; 3(1): 10-12 DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2018.3104
Pleomorphic adenoma: A case report
Ankit Shah1 , Aatif Sayed2 , Heena Sayed1 , Gaurav Khutwad1
1. 4, Amar Villa, Guru Nanak Nagar, Off Shankar Sheth Rd., Pune- 411042, Maharashtra, India
2. 4, Amar Villa, Guru Nanak Nagar, Off Shankar Sheth Rd., Pune- 411042, Maharashtra, IndiaAatif Sayed
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Received: 29th January, 2018 / Accepted: 27th March, 2018 / Published : 30th April, 2018
Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign salivary gland neoplasm with its most common site of origin being the parotid gland, usually involving the superficial lobe of the parotid gland. Pleomorphic adenoma is a painless swelling which gradually increases in size if left untreated. It has a female predilection and occurs within the age range of 30-60 years. Surgical excision bears a risk of injury to the facial nerve as it enters the substance of the parotid gland and divides into its terminal branches. Here we report a case of a pleomorphic adenoma of right parotid gland presented by a 35 years old lady which was managed by surgical excision and have described the details of the vital structures which we came across.
Pleomorphic adenoma, Salivary gland tumor, Parotid gland, Surgical excision
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