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Pleomorphic adenoma in the infra-temporal space: the first case report
K Jeyanthi1, Ramalingam Karthikeyan, Herald J Sherlin
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dental Surgery, Saveetha University, 162 P.H. Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Head and Neck Pathology
|July 9, 2010
Summary
This study reports the first known case of a pleomorphic adenoma in the infratemporal fossa, likely from an ectopic minor salivary gland. It highlights the rarity of infratemporal fossa tumors and describes the surgical approach.
Area of Science:
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- The infratemporal fossa, an infrequently involved anatomical region, presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to the rarity of tumors.
- Common infratemporal tumors include nasopharyngeal carcinomas, juvenile angiofibromas, and adenoid cystic carcinomas.
Observation:
- This report details an exceptionally rare instance of a pleomorphic adenoma within the infratemporal fossa.
- The tumor is presumed to originate from an ectopic minor salivary gland, a previously undocumented source in this location.
Findings:
- The study documents the first English literature report of a pleomorphic adenoma in the infratemporal space.
- A description of the surgical technique employed for its removal is provided.
Implications:
- This case expands the differential diagnosis for infratemporal fossa masses.
- It underscores the importance of considering ectopic salivary gland tissue in rare tumor presentations.
- The surgical technique may offer insights for managing similar rare pathologies.
