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Heterotopic pleomorphic adenoma in the neck
1Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|May 1, 1995
Summary
This study reports a rare case of pleomorphic adenoma in the posterior neck triangle. This finding expands the known locations for cervical heterotopic salivary tissues.
Area of Science:
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Cervical heterotopic salivary tissues, benign tumors of salivary gland origin outside the major salivary glands, are uncommon.
- These ectopic tissues are most frequently identified in the anterior triangle of the neck, often near the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Observation:
- A unique case involving a pleomorphic adenoma, a common type of salivary gland tumor, was observed.
- The tumor was located in the left posterior triangle of the neck, a highly unusual site for such a presentation.
Findings:
- The case highlights the potential for pleomorphic adenomas to occur in extratemporal locations within the neck.
- This presentation challenges the typical anatomical distribution described for cervical heterotopic salivary tissues.
Implications:
- This report expands the differential diagnosis for masses in the posterior neck triangle.
- Awareness of this rare occurrence is crucial for accurate diagnosis and surgical planning in head and neck pathology.