PLEOMORPHIC ADENΝΟΜΑ

Authors

  • NEHA VYAS Author
  • SACHIN DALAL Author
  • SAURABH JAIN Author
  • MEGHA VYAS Author

Keywords:

Pleomorphic Adenoma, Facial Nerve Damage, Parotid Gland, Parotidectomy

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma, the most common salivary gland tumour, accounts for a majority of parotid gland neoplasms. Untreated pleomorphic adenoma can gradually enlarge in size and weigh several kilograms. Surgery of pleomorphic adenoma presents an increased risk of facial nerve injury and a considerable recurrence rate. We report a case of pleomorphic adenoma in a 50 years-old female who complained of a large growth on the left side of the face, which enlarged gradually over a period of over 5 years. The excised specimen was 8 cm x10 cm x 12 cm in dimensions and 1.89 kg in weight.

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Published

2014-03-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2014): Journal of Ahmedabad Dental College & Hospital

Section

Case Report

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