A Case of Pleomorphic Adenoma in Cheek / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
; : 719-722, 2007.
Article
en Ko
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Pleomorphic adenoma are benign neoplasms that typically occur in the major salivary glands. Uncommonly, they arise in minor salivary glands, which account for only 10% of all reported salivary gland pleomorphic adenomas. Minor salivary gland tumors are clinico-histopathological curiosities and arise from glands scattered throughout the oral and pharyngeal mucosa. The cheeks, lips and gingiva are rare sites of occurrence. We experienced a case of a 68-year-old woman who presented a 45-years history of a left cheek mass. The pathologic diagnosis was pleomorphic adenoma. We removed the mass intraorally and obtained good postoperative results. We report this case with a review of literature.
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Asunto principal:
Glándulas Salivales
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Glándulas Salivales Menores
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Mejilla
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Adenoma Pleomórfico
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Diagnóstico
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Conducta Exploratoria
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Encía
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Labio
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Membrana Mucosa
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article