Open AccessPleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Rajesh Gupta,
Preety Gupta,
Shivani Gupta,
Sumit Garg
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international healthcare research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-8090
DOI - 10.26440/ihrj/0503.06430
Subject(s) - pleomorphic adenoma , salivary gland , parotid gland , medicine , parotidectomy , head and neck , adenoma , adenolymphoma , resection , pathology , surgery
Salivary organ tumors are uncommon, including under 3 % of all neoplasia of head and neck district. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most well-known salivary organ tumor, representing 60-80% of amiable tumors of salivary organs. Generally they are found as singular one-sided, firm and portable, effortless, moderate developing mass. The board includes careful resection by shallow or absolute parotidectomy.