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Nasopharyngeal Pleomorphic Adenoma in the Adult
Author(s) -
Lee Scott L.,
Lee C Y.,
Silver Steven M.,
Kuhar Siobhan
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1097/01.mlg.0000221972.07176.38
Subject(s) - pleomorphic adenoma , medicine , biopsy , endoscopy , head and neck , adenoma , nose , salivary gland , tinnitus , pathology , radiology , surgery , psychiatry
Salivary gland tumors account for less than 5% of all neoplasms in the head and neck, with pleomorphic adenoma being the most common type. These typically arise in the palate, but we report a rare case of nasopharyngeal pleomorphic adenoma in an adult. Materials and Methods: The authors conducted a case report and literature review. Results: The patient presented with unilateral otalgia, tinnitus, and aural fullness. Nasal endoscopy revealed a pedunculated mass adjacent to the left torus tubarius and he was treated with an excisional biopsy. Histologic evaluation demonstrated pleomorphic adenoma. Discussion: Pleomorphic adenomas seldom present as nasopharyngeal masses and have a nonspecific appearance on endoscopy. Microscopic examination has characteristic features to aid in an accurate diagnosis. Treatment is surgical and recurrence is unlikely.