PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA OF PAROTID-GLAND WITH CYSTIC DEGENERATION

Authors
NISHIMURA T FURUKAWA M KAWAHARA E
Citation
T. Nishimura et al., PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA OF PAROTID-GLAND WITH CYSTIC DEGENERATION, Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 108(5), 1994, pp. 446-448
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title
Journal of Laryngology and Otology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00222151
Volume
108
Issue
5
Year of publication
1994
Pages
446 - 448
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-2151(1994)108:5<446:PAOPWC>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common tumour to arise in the parotid gland. Diagnosis becomes difficult when such a tumour undergoes degene ration and presents with unusual findings. This can lead to erroneous decisions concerning treatment. We present two patients with pleomorph ic adenoma of the parotid gland with cystic degeneration, describe the pathological findings and discuss some pitfalls in diagnosis and trea tment. Both patients recovered uneventfully after surgery.