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Pleomorphic Adenoma - A Case Report on an Abnormal Mass.
N Deenadayalan1, Deepak Abraham Pandyan1, C Satheesh1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Madha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
|August 26, 2024
Summary
This case report details the successful surgical removal of a large pleomorphic adenoma (PA) of the parotid gland. Complete resection prevented recurrence, offering insights for managing similar benign salivary gland tumors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most common benign salivary gland tumor, typically affecting the parotid gland.
- PAs exhibit diverse cellular origins, leading to their characteristic 'pleomorphic' nature.
- These tumors are most frequently diagnosed in women aged 30-50.

