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Rev Pneumol Clin
; 57(5): 352-4, 2001 Nov.
Artigo
em Francês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11924231
RESUMO
We report a new case of pleomorphous adenoma of the submaxillary glands with multiple lung metastases. Histological proof was obtained on the thoracoscopic surgical specimen. Clinically, this benign tumor presents as a malignant tumor. Diagnosis has been a subject of debate; surgical resection is indicated. Diagnosis is achieved by elimination in a patient with one or several nodules occurring in a context of recurrent pleomorphous adenoma.