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Concurrent pleomorphic adenoma in parapharyngeal space and submandibular gland
A L Ladeinde1, W L Adeyemo, B O Bamgbose
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria. drakinladeinde@yahoo.com
World Journal of Surgical Oncology
|March 24, 2004
Abstract
Background:
Pleomorphic adenoma in the parapharyngeal space either occurs de novo or as an extension from the deep lobe of the parotid gland.
Case Presentation:
A rare synchronous occurrence of pleomorphic adenoma in the parapharyngeal space and submandibular gland of a 48-year-old Nigerian male is reported.
Conclusion:
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.